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Pickled Watermelon Rind

A tangy and sweet pickled watermelon rind recipe that transforms leftover rinds into a delicious condiment or snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: condiment, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon Rind
  • 4 cups watermelon rind peeled and cut into strips
Pickling Liquid
  • 1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon allspice berries

Method
 

Prepare the Rind
  1. Peel the green outer skin from the watermelon rind and cut the white part into strips.
Make the Pickling Liquid
  1. In a large pot, combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Pickle the Rind
  1. Add the watermelon rind strips to the boiling pickling liquid. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool.
Store
  1. Transfer the pickled rind to a clean jar and refrigerate. Allow to sit for at least 24 hours before consuming for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pickled watermelon rind can be enjoyed on its own, as a side dish, or added to salads and sandwiches.

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