IOWA CORN RELISH

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I've been making colorful, crunchy corn relish for more than 30 years, and my family never tires of it. It's excellent served with roasted turkey, pork or ham. -Deanna Ogle, Bellingham, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

20 medium ears sweet corn
2-2/3 cups white vinegar
2 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
1 tablespoon canning salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

Place corn in a stockpot; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook 3 minutes or until tender. Drain. Cut corn from cobs, making about 10 cups. Return corn to the pan; add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes., Carefully ladle hot mixture into five hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 20 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges