Pickled Corn with Red Onions and Cilantro
Fresh corn, sweet red onions, spicy jalapeños, and cilantro, all put together in a hot vinegar brine make a great topping for grilled meats, burgers, tacos, and salads. Pickled Sweet Corn is a surprising, tangy, crunchy addition to any dish!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 seeded thinly sliced jalapeño
- ¼ thinly sliced medium red onion
- 2 cups fresh raw corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ cup white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Mix first 7 ingredients in a bowl.
- Place ingredients in a quart size jar.
- In a small pot bring vinegar, salt, sugar and ¾ cup water to a boil.
- Pour over corn. (Add water to cover, if needed.)
- Seal jar. Let cool; chill. Will keep up to 1 month.
Notes
Recipe inspired from the July 2013 issue of BonAppetit.