Pickled Corn

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Pickled Corn
45 min.
12
46kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and tangy side dish that will elevate your meals to the next level? Look no further than this delightful pickled corn recipe! Perfectly vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this dish is a fantastic way to incorporate some crunch and zest into your culinary repertoire. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a cozy family dinner, or simply looking to spice up your weekday meals, this pickled corn is sure to impress.

This recipe combines the natural sweetness of fresh corn with the bold flavors of garlic, spicy red chiles, and aromatic black peppercorns, all balanced by a salty brine that works wonders in enhancing the ingredients. With just 45 minutes of active preparation time, you'll have a delicious and visually appealing side dish ready to be enjoyed. Serving 12, this recipe is perfect for gatherings or meal prep, allowing you to have a meaningful accompaniment to any main course ready at your fingertips.

After just a few days of patiently waiting as the corn pickles, you’ll be rewarded with a wonderful zesty flavor that adds a refreshing crunch to salads, tacos, grilled meats, or simply on its own. Plus, with each serving only containing 46 calories, you can indulge guilt-free. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests with this easy, vibrant, and healthful pickled corn recipe!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon peppercorns whole black
  •  ears corn husked
  • 10  garlic clove 
  • 5.5 tablespoons kosher salt plus more
  •  to 5 chilies red seeded thin (such as jalapeño or Fresno)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cook corn in a large pot of lightly saltedboiling water until crisp-tender, about4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transferto a bowl of ice water.
  2. Let cool; drain.
  3. Layer corn, garlic, chiles, and peppercornsin a 4-quart glass or ceramic jar.
  4. Stir 5 1/2 tablespoons salt and 2 quarts waterin a large bowl until salt is dissolved.
  5. Pourover corn mixture.
  6. Place several plates orsmall bowls over vegetables to keep themsubmerged by at least 2". Cover jar withplastic wrap or a lid and let stand in a dark,cool place such as a cellar, closet, or pantryat room temperature (68°F–70°F is ideal) for4 days to pickle; taste corn. Want morepucker?
  7. Let it sit for 1–2 more days, thenserve or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories46kcal
Protein13.46%
Fat11.13%
Carbs75.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.92
Glycemic Load
0.52
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.7486956249113%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:46.35kcal
2.32%
Fat:0.67g
1.02%
Saturated Fat:0.16g
0.98%
Carbohydrates:10.14g
3.38%
Net Carbohydrates:8.98g
3.27%
Sugar:3.24g
3.6%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3205.46mg
139.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.81g
3.62%
Vitamin C:14.62mg
17.72%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.21%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.59%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.37%
Folate:20.76µg
5.19%
Magnesium:19.71mg
4.93%
Phosphorus:47.68mg
4.77%
Fiber:1.16g
4.63%
Potassium:161.21mg
4.61%
Vitamin B3:0.91mg
4.56%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.58%
Vitamin A:157.78IU
3.16%
Copper:0.05mg
2.44%
Iron:0.42mg
2.31%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
2.04%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.79%
Vitamin K:1.83µg
1.74%
Calcium:10.08mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious