- 1 1/2 cups fresh corn
- 1/2 a red bell pepper, seeded and minced (optional; may substitute color of choice)
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, sliced or halved lengthwise
- 1 bay leaf
- 3/4 cup (180ml) rice vinegar (not the sweetened variety; could substitute white wine vinegar)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Quick Pickled Corn
Yield: one 16-ounce jar or two 8-ounce jars (recipe may easily be halved or doubled)
Quick Pickled Corn is an easy-to-make condiment that will perk up burgers, tacos, salads, and more!
Ingredients
Instructions
Place the corn kernels, optional bell pepper, jalapeño slices or halves, and bay leaf into a 16-ounce jar. (If you’re using two 8-ounce jars, break the bay leaf in half, and divide everything evenly.) Set aside.
In a small pot, stir together the vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, remove from the heat, stir to make sure the sugar and salt are completely dissolved, and pour the hot liquid into the jar(s) to cover the corn. Discard any remaining pickling liquid you may have left.
Carefully place the lid on top of the jar(s) and let sit until cool to the touch. Once cool, refrigerate overnight. Corn will have good flavor after 24 hours but will truly shine after 3-4 days.