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pickled watermelon rind

Pickled Watermelon Rind

4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Ball Mason Jars (approx. 9-10 pint jars)
  • Pot
  • Peeler
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting Board
  • Bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Watermelon (large)
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 cups apple cider vinegar with lemon (if you don't have this kind of vinegar, use regular apple cider vinegar and add 2 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 2.5 cups sugar
  • 3 tbsp whole mixed pepper corns
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 6 tbsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Cut watermelon. Separate the watermelon from the rind. Leave small amount of red on the rind.
  • Peel the outer green off.
  • Cut into bite size pieces.
  • Wash to disinfect mason jars. Place watermelon rind chunks into jars. Leave a 1/2 inch head space.
  • Add water, apple cider vinegar with lemon, sugar, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, salt into a pot. Bring to boil. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat. Let cool slightly. Pour mixture into jars over the watermelon rind.
  • Add lids to jars. Let sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to a few days before eating. Enjoy!
Keyword Pickled Watermelon Rind