Corn Relish
From: Carol, Maine, USA
Comments: Use sweet pimiento for a mild relish, hot red pepper for a hot relish.
Servings: Approximately 6 [2-cup / 500-mL each] jars
  • 18 corn ears
  • 1 head green cabbage, finely chopped
  • 8 white onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] chopped pimiento or 4 small hot red peppers
  • 6 green peppers, finely chopped
  • 8 cups [2 L] vinegar
  • 2 cups [500 mL] sugar
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] salt
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] celery seeds
  • 2 teaspoons [10 mL] mustard seeds
  • Hot sterilized jars
  • Cut kernels from corn ears.
  • Into a large casserole, combine kernels with all remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Ladle into hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/8-inch [3-mm] headspace.
  • Seal.
Boiling Water Bath
  • Lower jars, into a rack, into water bath canner [have water hot, just below boiling point]; making sure jars do not touch.
  • Cover canner; processing time begins when the water returns to a rolling boil.
  • Boil gently during entire processing time, 15 minutes.
  • Add more boiling water if needed, to keep jars covered at all times.