Fresh Corn Zucchini Relish Recipes

FRESH CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Cut kernels from the ears of corn. Add zucchini and corn; cook and stir until zucchini is tender, about 8 minutes. Season with sea salt and pepper.

SWEET ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• Place the zucchini and onion in a large, non-metallic bowl, and sprinkle the salt overtop. Use your hands to evenly mix the salt throughout the zucchini. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• The following day, drain the zucchini in a colander, and rinse well with cool water. Squeeze out excess water and set aside. Place the red and green bell pepper, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch into a large pot. Add the nutmeg, turmeric, celery seed and pepper. Stir to combine, then add the drained zucchini. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, sterilize 7 one-pint jars and lids to hold relish. Pack relish into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets. Fill jars all the way to top. Screw on lids.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with boiling water. Carefully lower jars into pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary, until tops of jars are covered by 2 inches of water. Bring water to a full boil, then cover and process for 30 minutes.
• Remove jars from pot and place on cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press top of each lid with finger, ensuring that seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all).

ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vegetables; sprinkle with salt and cover with cold water. Let stand for 3 hours; rinse and drain., In a large saucepan, bring the remaining ingredients to a boil. Stir in zucchini mixture and return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 days.

FRESH CORN AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Scrape the kernels from the corn. There should be about 2 1/2 cups.
• Trim off the ends of the zucchini. Cut the zucchini into half-inch cubes. There should be about 2 cups.
• Core, seed and remove the veins from the yellow pepper. Cut the pepper into half-inch pieces. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
• Heat the butter in a casserole and add the onions and pepper pieces.
• Cook, stirring, about 2 minutes and add the zucchini and corn. Cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the cream, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Add the basil and stir to blend. Serve.

PAN-FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH FRESH CORN

Steps:

• Trim the ends of the zucchini and slice the vegetable thin. Cut the kernels of corn off the ears.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet. Place the zucchini, salt and pepper and the cumin in the skillet. Cook, tossing and stirring, for about 3 minutes.
• Add the corn and the scallions. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes and blend well. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

PRIZE WINNING ZUCCHINI RELISH

Steps:

• In a large container, combine zucchini, onion, pepper, chilies and salt; stir well.
• Chill overnight. Rinse thoroughly; drain.
• In a large kettle, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Add zucchini mixture; simmer for 10 minutes.
• Ladle hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Adjust lids.
• Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath.
• Serving suggestion: Mix into tuna or macaroni salad.
• (Country Woman July/Aug 1995)