Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe

Name: Watermelon Rind Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 4-pound piece watermelon, quartered; 8 cups water; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 2 cups sugar; 1 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar; 8 whole cloves; 8 whole black peppercorns; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1/2 teaspoon pickling spice; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Servings: persons

1 4-pound piece watermelon, quartered
8 cups water
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups apple cider vinegar
8 whole cloves
8 whole black peppercorns
2 cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon pickling spice
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1
Cut watermelon pulp from rind, leaving thin layer of pink on rind (reserve pulp for another use).
2
Cut green outer skin from rind; discard.
3
Cut enough rind into 1 x 1/2-inch pieces to measure 4 cups.
4
Combine 8 cups water and 2 tablespoons salt in large pot; bring to boil.
5
Add rind pieces and boil until tender, about 5 minutes.
6
Strain.
7
Transfer rinds to large metal bowl.
8
Combine remaining 2 teaspoons salt, sugar and next 7 ingredients in heavy large saucepan.
9
Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
10
Pour over watermelon rinds in bowl.
11
Place plate atop rinds to keep rinds submerged in pickling liquid.
12
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
13
Strain liquid from rinds into saucepan; bring to boil.
14
Pour over rinds.
15
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
16
Repeat straining and boiling of liquid and pour over rinds 1 more time.
17
(Can be made 2 weeks ahead.
18
Chill in covered jars.)

589

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 4-pound piece watermelon, quartered, 8 cups water, 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons coarse salt, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Watermelon Rind Pickles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Watermelon Rind Pickles

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