Description
Spicy jalapeño corn relish brings summer’s zesty charm to your plate, dancing with fresh kernels and fiery peppers. Crisp, tangy, and perfect for grilled meats or as a vibrant side, you’ll savor each colorful bite of this Mexican-inspired condiment.
Ingredients
Scale
Corn and Vegetables:
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion
Vinegar and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Preservation and Binding:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by thoroughly washing and patting them dry with clean kitchen towels to ensure optimal cleanliness and prevent excess moisture.
- Carefully slice jalapeno peppers into thin, uniform rings, removing seeds for milder heat or keeping them for extra spiciness, then finely dice red bell peppers and red onions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, allowing it to shimmer slightly before adding mustard seeds, which will begin to pop and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, stirring quickly to prevent burning and creating a fragrant base for the relish.
- Add corn kernels to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until they develop a light golden color and become slightly tender.
- Incorporate diced jalapeno, red bell pepper, and red onion into the corn mixture, continuing to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to blend flavors and soften vegetables.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over the vegetable mixture, then sprinkle sugar, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly to ensure even distribution of seasonings.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer the relish for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the liquid to reduce slightly, creating a cohesive and vibrant condiment.
- Remove from heat and let the relish cool to room temperature, which will help the flavors intensify and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Transfer the jalapeno corn relish to clean, sterilized jars for storage, ensuring a tight seal and refrigerating to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by removing jalapeno seeds for a milder version or keeping them for extra spiciness, giving you full control over the relish’s intensity.
- Experiment with different vinegars like rice or white wine vinegar to create unique flavor variations that complement various dishes.
- Consider roasting corn kernels beforehand to enhance their natural sweetness and add a smoky depth to the relish’s overall flavor profile.
- Make this relish vegetarian and vegan-friendly by using organic ingredients and ensuring all components align with plant-based dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg