Jackie Hughes and Keith Lampkin of Superman Cooks like a good session at the grill, especially when the dogs, burgers and sausages can be topped off with intriguing, fresh condiments like this Sweet Corn Relish. This mixture takes corn kernels right off fresh cobs and tosses them with red pepper, green onion, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and spices. We suggest adding in some cotija cheese in case you’re looking for a mild, crumbly addition. Try it on your hot dogs, sausages, burgers, chicken, or simply on its own. Plus, try their recipes for Jalapeño Ketchup, Cilantro Aioli, and Pineapple Salsa to finish off your dogs or sausages.
What Exactly is Relish, Anyway?
Relish is actually a fairly broad category of food. Whether the fresh vegetable or fruit ingredients are cooked or pickled, they must be finely chopped. After all, what defines a relish is its consistency. That chunky yet spreadable condiment that’s often tangy or sweet-and-sour from vinegar-based pickling or cooking. Unlike a fresh salsa, a relish is almost always cooked or preserved in some way, allowing its flavors to meld and deepen over time.
Sweet Corn Relish
- Yield: Makes 1 qt 1x
Description
Whether you enjoy this Sweet Corn Relish as a topping or on its own, you’ll enjoy the play of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh corn
- ½ cup diced red pepper
- 2 green onions
- ¼ cup red onion
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Husk corn and place in boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Remove from water and place on burner of gas stove or grill to char some of the corn, turning to not burn.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pepper, onions, garlic, and corn cut from husks. Toss and then add remaining ingredients. Sit for 5 to 10 minutes, and up to overnight.
Recipe by Keith Lampkin
Photography and Styling by Jackie Hughes
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