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Quick Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Quick Pickled Watermelon Rinds make a wonderful crunchy sustainable snack that can be enjoyed by itself, as a side, or added to some of your favorite dishes. You'll love the sweet, tangy crunch of the rinds!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Low Calorie, Vegan
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Chef Cindy

Ingredients

  • 1 seedless watermelon medium size
  • 1 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup crystalized ginger
  • ¾ cup organic cane sugar
  • 4 teaspoon fine kosher salt or pickling salt
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns or juniper berries

Instructions

  • Slice watermelon into halves. Using either a knife or vegetable peeler, peel the green skin off the watermelon, leaving as much of the white rind as possible.
  • Slice the watermelon and then further cut it into 1 inch cubes.
  • Add apple cider vinegar, water, ginger, sugar, salt, star anise, cinnamon bay leaves, and peppercorns into the sauce pot. Bring to a boil then add watermelon rinds.
  • Bring to a boil and cook rinds for 5 minutes. Ladle into a 16-ounce glass jar. Be sure to fully cover the watermelon with pickling juice. Let cool at room temperature for 1 ½ hours.
  • Refrigerate for at least 24 hours and consume within 1 month. Always keep refrigerated.

Notes

  1. The number of jars and brine needed for this recipe can vary dependent on the size of the watermelon. Cover the rinds thoroughly with brine, filling the glass jar to the top.
  2. Pickled watermelon rinds can last in the refrigerator for 4 - 6 weeks. They will get less crunchy the longer they pickle.
  3. Vary the brine ingredients for different flavors: use champagne vinegar for a less tart flavor than apple cider vinegar, reduce the sugar for less sweetness, or add hot peppers for a spicy kick. 

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 664mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 57g | Vitamin A: 3207IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg