Watermelon Rind Pickles

Recipe Rating:	2 Ratings5
Categories:	Other Appetizers, Other Snacks, Vegetarian, Healthy
Keywords:	pickles, watermelon, rind
Serves:	Makes about 4 cups.

Ingredients

8 c	water
2 Tbsp	coarse salt
5 c	peeled watermelon rind, cut in 1/2" x 2" pieces (*leave a thin layer of pink)
1 1/2 c	granulated sugar
1 c	cider vinegar
1 tsp	colored peppercorns
8	whole cloves
1/2 tsp	pickling spice
2	long slices fresh ginger root

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S I

Well Seasoned

Anytown, WI

SyiLuvsPastries

Member Since Oct 2010

S' Notes:

I found this recipe last night while going through one of my aunt's old recipe books. I have a couple of watermelons in the fridge right now, and I love pickles, so I'm going to give this a try this weekend. I'll post a picture when they're done.

(Syi's "Disclaimer": I've heard of these before from some of my older southern relatives and they say that they're good. It's a unique recipe and I figured it wouldn't hurt to share it, but I apologize in advance as again...I haven't tried them just yet.)

Directions

In a large pot, bring water and salt to a boil over medium high heat. Add the watermelon rind and boil until tender, about 5 minutes or so. Strain & place the rinds in a large stainless steel bowl.

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cider vinegar, peppercorns, cloves, pickling spice and ginger root; stir to blend. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Once the mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until it's slightly reduced. Pour over watermelon rinds in bowl. Place a plate over the top to keep the rinds submerged in the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for one day. Transfer to a glass jar and store the sealed jar in the refrigerator. These will keep for up to 2 weeks.