pickled watermelon rind

Name: Pickled Watermelon Rind
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 watermelon; 4 cup(s) water; 1 cup(s) sugar; I stick(s) cinnamon; 5-7 cloves; 6 coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dill; 1/2-3/4 cup(s) apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon(s) ginger; salt; 1 tablespoon(s) baking soda for rinse; 1/2 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes optional

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mary hendricks

conyers, GA

Updated on Jul 31, 2023

Sweet yummy goodness. A forgotten treat. It has a similar flavor to a gerkins sweet pickle Used to see these all over the farmers market and crafty shows. 20 years I've been searching and can not find them.. . exception Amazon sells for + $25 a jar lol nope made my own. Kicking self for not making these earlier they are to easy and such a rush of childhood memories with grandma Why toss the rind when you can make these yummy treats!

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My grandma used to makes these and I used to see them at farmers markets and farm shops. Now days its just not around. After20 years of craving and not finding I made my own. Rush of childhood memories. Sweet crispy but soft pickle.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 watermelon
4 cups water
1 cup sugar
I stick cinnamon
5-7 cloves
6 coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon dill
1/2-3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ginger
salt
1 tablespoon baking soda for rinse
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

How To Make pickled watermelon rind

Step 1

Wash well and Cut watermelon and place the red melon meat aside or eat

Step 2

peel the watermelon rind of its green skin leaving only the white flesh with just a wee touch of pink. Cut into chunks or strips
Step 3

place the strips in a bowl of water with salt and a bit of baking soda and allow to soak for about 5 minutes
Step 4

Drain chunks and wash well
Step 5

Place chunks in pot with water and bring to boil. Reduce to a low boil and boil off for about 20 minutes. The melon should loose the whiteness when done and be tender
Step 6

drain set melon aside
Step 7

Pour 4 cups of water, sugar, spices and about 1 tsp salt into pot. When sugar is dissolved add the watermelon rind back in . Bring back to boil and reduce heat
Step 8

Stir occasionally and simmer about 15 minutes. Add vinegar in and stir Continue to cook for about 15 minutes more
Step 9

When liquid is reduced by 1/2 they should be done. Allow to cool and place in container and place in frig. Enjoy!
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