barley and corn relish

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South Bend, IN
Updated on Oct 23, 2014

Everything in this relish I enjoy so I made and submitted it to a recipe contest. We didnt come in first place but did get some nice reviews. Hope you enjoy! Prep time includes the time for chilling.

prep time 3 Hr 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen or canned, drained
  • 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
  • 2 dashes freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 dashes salt, or to taste

How To Make barley and corn relish

  • Step 1
    In a medium saucepan with lid, pour in the 3 cups of chicken stock and bring to a boil. Add the pearl barley and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat, cover with lid, and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until tender. Stir in the corn and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Whisk together in a medium bowl the olive oil, vinegar, basil, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over the warm barley and corn mixture and toss well to coat. Cool to room temperature than add tomateos, bell pepper, onion and carrots. Place relish in refrigerator and chill for 2 to 3 hours.

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