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pickled watermelon rind in jars.
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Pickled Watermelon Rind

Tangy, pickled watermelon rind is an easy refrigerator pickle perfect for relishes or toppings for grilled or roasted meats.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling + Chilling Time (minimum) 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings 16 1/4-cup servings(total yield: 4 cups)
Calories 12kcal
Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 1 mini watermelon
  • 1 ⅓ cups distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 1 heaping tablespoons sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Halve the watermelon and scoop out all the fruit/flesh (use for another purpose).
  • Using a vegetable peeler, peel off all of the green skin from the rind.
  • Chop the rind into bite-sized pieces and place in a large pot with the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, peppercorns, cloves and cinnamon stick.
  • Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 30 minutes.
  • Transfer the rind and the brining liquid to jars making sure to cover the rind completely with the liquid. Seal and place in the refrigerator.
  • Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Like it spicy? Add a bit of red pepper flakes or a sliced jalapeno.
Want sweet pickles? Increase the amount of sugar. This recipe has more of a tangy flavor than a sweet flavor.
Ways to Use
Think of this dish in the way you'd use a relish more than eating a pickle. Here are some ways to use it:
  • chopped and added to tuna salad or chicken salad
  • added to slaws either for salad or as a topping on grilled meats or even tacos
  • great on Indian dishes where you'd use chutney
  • chopped in sandwiches
How to Store
Store in the refrigerator sealed for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg