Neiman Marcus' Northpark Corn Relish

Ingredients

• 4 cups corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups onions, finely diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup vinegar, cider
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (flat-leaf preferred)

Directions

1. 1

   Place the corn, onions, and bell pepper in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, salt, celery seed, and mustard powder until the sugar and mustard are dissolved.

3. 3

   Pour the vinegar mixture over the vegetables in the pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for about 1 hour, until the liquid has just evaporated and the relish has an attractive sheen; be careful not to allow it to burn.

5. 5

   Let the relish cool.

6. 6

   Add the parsley and mix well.

7. 7

   Serve immediately or cover the bowl and keep refrigerated until ready to use.