Corn Relish

Corn Relish

Hands up if you remember corn relish dip? A combo of a jar of relish and a tub of sour cream, it was at just about every backyard party I can remember growing up. The relish on its own is still a great addition to your cheese board or sandwich.

Serves:

Makes 1 Litre

Preparation Time:

15 minutes + 2 hours standing

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Ingredients

6 corn cobs, kernels cut off (about 750 g kernels)
1 small red capsicum, deseeded and finely diced
2 brown onions, peeled and diced
¼ cup (60 g) cooking salt
2 cups (500 ml) white vinegar
2 cups (440 g) white sugar
2 tablespoons mustard powder
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
1 tablespoon cornflour

Method

  1. Place the corn kernels, capsicum and onion in a large bowl. Stir through the salt and allow to stand for 2 hours. Strain the vegetables and rinse thoroughly.
  2. Place the vegetables into a large pot with the vinegar, sugar, mustard powder and turmeric. Bring to the boil and cook for 45 minutes. Combine the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of water and stir until there are no lumps. Pour into the bubbling corn mixture and stir quickly. Allow to boil for 5 more minutes, stirring continuously.
  3. Pour the mixture into hot sterilised jars. Seal tightly, label and date.

Note: To sterilise clean jars, place them in the oven at 100ºC for at least 10 minutes. Boil the lids in a pot on the stove top, removing them with tongs and drain them briefly on a clean tea towel just before sealing the jars. Put the corn relish into the hot jars and cap them immediately. When preserved in this way the relish will keep for 1 year unopened in the cupboard, then 3 months in the fridge after opening.

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