corn relish

Pickled maize topping

Corn relish is a condiment made from corn kernels combined with chopped peppers, onions, vinegar, sugar, and spices.

It has a sweet-tangy flavor and chunky texture, typically served alongside grilled meats, hot dogs, or sandwiches: She spooned corn relish over her burger.

Common in American Southern and Midwestern cooking, often homemade or canned.

Related

jarred · canning · harvest · summer · golden · kernels · vinegar · peppers · onions · mustard · preserves · barbecue · condiment · homemade · grandmother · farmstand · crisp · hotdog

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Opposites
preservation/preparation method

corn relishcorn on the cob

Whole kernel-covered ear

fresh vegetables

flavor complexity

corn relishboiled corn

Heated maize on cob

condiment type

corn relishsoy sauce

Fermented bean condiment

fish sauce · Worcestershire sauce · gravy

Family

corn, relish, corns, corny, corned, cornmeal, cornfield, cornstarch, popcorn

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G