Corn-bacon relish

MAKES 4 SERVINGS

2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels

4 tablespoons maple syrup

3 slices bacon, diced small

1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced small

1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage

Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

In a medium skillet over high heat, saute the corn with the maple syrup until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add the bacon and cook over medium heat until crisp. Add the onion and cook until the onion is clear. Return the corn to the pan and cook 2 minutes more. Remove from the heat, add sage and salt and pepper to taste.

Note: Serve this with chicken or pork. For zestier flavor, add a chopped chili pepper with the onion.

Nutrition facts per serving: 163 calories, 2 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 3 mg cholesterol, 33 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 68 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

From The National Pork Board