Roasted Corn Salsa

By: Sara Reece, Summer Salsa Canning Class

Bring the flavors of late summer into your kitchen with this Roasted Corn Salsa recipe by Sara Reece! Sweet roasted corn, juicy tomatoes, smoky poblano peppers, and a bright kick of lime and spice make this salsa the perfect balance of savory and tangy. Enjoy it fresh with chips, spooned over grilled meats, or tucked into tacos—and with canning instructions included, you can savor the taste of summer all year long.

Makes 4 (1-pint) jars

INGREDIENTS:
8 ears fresh corn, shucked with the silks removed
5 c chopped tomatoes (~ 3 pounds)
1 c poblano peppers (about 2 large)
1 c chopped red onion (about 1 small)
1 ½ c apple cider vinegar
¼ c bottled lime juice
2/3 c granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp coriander seed

PREPARATION:

  1. Prepare a boiling water bath and 4 pint jars. Place 4 canning lids in a small saucepan of water and bring to a gentle simmer over very low heat.
  2. Preheat the broiler to high. Place the corn on a rimmed baking sheet and plave under the broiler. Broil the corn, turning, until the kernels are lightly browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes for each side. If you prefer, this roasting can also be done outside on a grill.
  3. When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut the kernels from the cobs with a large, sharp knife. (You should have ~ 3 cups kernels)
  4. Combine the corn kernels, tomatoes, peppers, onion, vinegar, lime juice, sugar, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and coriander in a large pot and ring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid has reduced. Taste and adjust the spices as needed.
  5. Ladle the hot salsa in to the prepared jars, leaving ½ inch of headspace. Wipe the rims, apply the lids and rings, and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. When the processing time is up, remove the canning pot from the heat and remove the lid. Let the jars sit in the pot for an additional 5 minutes. This helps to prevent the salsa from reacting to the rapid temperature change and bubbling out of the jars.