Fresh Charred Corn Relish Food

CHARRED CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Grill the corn, turning, until charred all over, about 8 minutes; let cool slightly, then cut off the kernels.
• Toss the cucumber and bell pepper with 2 teaspoons salt in a colander. Let drain 30 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
• Bring the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cucumber and bell pepper; simmer until slightly softened, 3 minutes. Stir in the corn and scallions; let cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

PICKLED SWEET CORN RAINBOW RELISH

Steps:

• Put corn, red and orange bell peppers, jalapeño and red onion in a large bowl. Bring vinegar, salt, sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil and immediately pour over relish. Let cool in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight. Will stay good for up to 1 month.

GRILLED CORN RELISH RECIPE

Steps:

• Light one chimney full of charcoal. While the charcoal is lighting, lightly butter each ear of corn, then season with salt and pepper. Wrap each ear in aluminum foil.
• When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Place the corn, red pepper, and jalapeño on the grill and cover. Grill red pepper and jalapeño until they start to blister, but not blacken, on each side. Grill corn until it's lightly charred all over. Remove pepper, jalapeño, and corn to a cutting board as they are done.
• Brush green onions lightly with oil and place on the grill. Cook until softened and lightly browned on both sides. Remove to cutting board.
• In a medium bowl, cut kernels off each ear of corn. Seed jalapeño and red pepper, then dice and add into bowl with corn. Thinly slice green onions and add into bowl with corn and peppers along with cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

CHARRED CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Toss 1 diced English cucumber and 1 diced red bell pepper with 2 teaspoons kosher salt in a colander. Let drain 30 minutes, then pat dry. Meanwhile, grill 4 ears of corn over high heat, turning, until charred, 8 minutes; cut off the kernels. Bring 2 cups apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large skillet. Simmer until reduced to 1 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cucumber and bell pepper; cook 3 more minutes. Stir in the corn and 3 sliced scallions; refrigerate until ready to serve.

CORN RELISH

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.

FRESH CHARRED CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Lightly coat corn with cooking spray.
• Place corn on grill rack; grill 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Cool completely.
• Cut kernels from ears of corn; place in a medium bowl. Discard cobs.
• Add bell pepper, tomatoes, onions, and chipotle chile to bowl; toss well. Combine juice and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
• Drizzle juice mixture over corn mixture; toss well.
• Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

ROASTED CORN AND GREEN RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to 350 degrees F.
• Place corn and chiles on grill, and grill until corn is partially charred on outside and chiles are fully charred on outside. Transfer both to a platter. Peel the outer skin from the chiles and remove stems and seeds, leaving only the tender meat of the chiles.
• Remove corn kernels from the cob with a knife or spoon and then place in a medium bowl. Dice chiles, red pepper, and onion and then add to bowl with kernels. Add cilantro and lime juice. Drizzle with olive oil. Add salt and garlic powder, to taste. Thoroughly combine and then refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

OLD-FASHIONED CORN RELISH

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.

CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan. Tip in the shallot and cook for 5 mins until softened. Stir in the remaining ingredients (except the coriander) with ½ tsp salt.
• Bring to the boil, then cook for 10 mins until the corn is golden and the sauce coats the kernels. Add the coriander, if using, and leave to cool. Serve with hot dogs, burgers or pork chops.

CHARRED SWEETCORN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a griddle pan. Cook the corn on the cobs in the hot pan, brushing with the olive oil and seasoning as they cook. Turn the corns now and then, until cooked with nice charred lines, about 10 mins. Once cooked, transfer to a plate and leave to cool.
• Halve the avocados and remove the stones. Peel, then cut into chunky pieces. Toss through the half of the lime juice and zest.
• Hold the corn firmly on a chopping board and cut away the kernels. Mix the avocado with the sweetcorn and red onion, coriander leaves, a good pinch of salt and the remaining lime juice and zest. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

ROASTED CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Prepare a hot charcoal grill or preheat gas grill to high. Cover and preheat grill grate for 5 minutes.
• Lightly butter each ear of corn, then season with salt and pepper. Wrap each ear in aluminum foil.
• Clean and oil the grill grate. Place the corn, red pepper, and jalapeno on the grill and cover. Grill red pepper and jalapeno until they start to blister, but not blacken, on each side. Grill corn until it's lightly charred all over. Remove pepper, jalapeno, and corn to a cutting board as they are done.
• Brush green onions lightly with oil and place on the grill. Cook until softened and lightly browned on both sides. Remove to cutting board.
• In a medium bowl, cut kernels off each ear of corn. Remove seeds and ribs from jalapeno and red pepper, then dice and add to bowl with corn. Thinly slice green onions and add to corn and peppers along with cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, sugar, chili powder, and cumin. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.