Iowa Corn Relish Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until thickened. Store in the refrigerator.

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan, cook the corn and onion according to the directions on the corn package. Drain, set corn mixture aside.
• 2. In the same saucepan, stir together sugar, cornstarch, celery seeds, turmeric, salt and red pepper. Stirn in the Vinegar and water. Stir in the corn mixture, tomato and green pepper.
• 3. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Lower the heat to moderate and cook for 2 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
• 4. Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Store in the refrigerator (will keep for 1 month). Serve with burgers, chicken or other poultry.

Steps:

• Cut corn from cobs. Measure out 8 cups of corn in a 10 quart Dutch oven pot. Combine corn and water. Bring to boil and reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 5 minutes. Drain corn. In same Dutch oven combine with corn, red and green peppers and onions. Stir in vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Boil gently, uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add this mixture to corn mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly. Cook for 2 minutes more. Ladle relish into hot sterilized jars leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids and rings. Process in hot boiling water canner for 15 minutes.

Steps:

• Mix corn, bell pepper, onion and pimientos in medium heatproof glass or plastic bowl.
• Heat remaining ingredients to boiling in 1-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally. Boil 2 minutes. Pour over corn mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 5 days. Black Bean-Corn Relish: Stir in 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained. Makes 3 1/2 cups relish.