Best Charred Corn And Pepperoncini Relish With Basil Recipes

CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
• Brush or rub each cob with some canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the corn on the hot grill and char each side, 2 to 3 minutes per side. You want the corn to get great char marks! Once the corn has charred, set aside until cool enough to handle. Once the corn has cooled, stand each ear up, stalk end down, in a wide, shallow bowl and, using your knife, slice the corn kernels off the cob.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. In a food processor, add the basil and garlic and pulse until the basil starts to break down. Add the vinegar. Continue pulsing while adding the oil in a steady stream and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and red onion. Drizzle the basil vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

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.

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.

CHARRED CORN AND PEPPERONCINI RELISH WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Light a grill and preheat for at least 10 minutes or preheat a grill pan.
• In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with the sugar until dissolved. Add the onion, pepperoncini and a pinch of salt and let stand while you grill the corn.
• Brush the corn with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper, then grill over moderately high heat, turning frequently until tender and blistered in spots. Let cool slightly, then, using a serrated knife, cut the kernels off the cobs.
• Add the corn and the 1 tablespoon of oil to the onions and toss; season with salt and pepper. Let the relish stand for at least 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to let the flavors meld. Add the basil just before serving.