Pickled Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Rinds

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How to Make - Sweet and Tangy Pickled Watermelon Rinds

Time: 1 hour 20 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

After enjoying a juicy, ripe watermelon, don't throw away the rinds—pickle them! Just a few hours in a spicy brine, and they'll be a delicious, savory snack to crunch on. Be sure to trim off the green skin first, leaving a bit of the red flesh behind for a pleasant aroma that complements the spices. With its sweet, tangy, and moderately tart flavor, this snack is similar to pickles and can be enjoyed in the same way: with alcoholic drinks, burgers, or meat dishes, or used to make relishes and sauces.

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Recipe:

Trim the green rind from 1/4 of a small watermelon. Leave a 1/4-inch layer of red flesh on top of the rind; cut the rind into 1-inch pieces. Place them in a 1-quart jar. In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup each apple cider vinegar and water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons coarse salt, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the marinade over the watermelon rinds and let cool. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and store for up to 1 week.

Recipes with similar ingredients: Watermelon, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, vegetable relish, coriander

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