Refrigerator Pickled Watermelon Rind
Refrigerator Pickled Watermelon Rind is a sweet and tangy homemade pickle made with watermelon rind, warm spices, and a flavorful vinegar brine.
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon rind, peeled and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tsp fresh ginger slices
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
Instructions
- Wash the watermelon rind thoroughly, remove the green outer skin with a sharp knife, and cut the white rind into bite-sized cubes.
- Place the rind pieces into a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly tender but still firm.
- Drain the rind and allow it to cool while preparing the spiced pickling liquid.
- Combine vinegar, water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt, and peppercorns in a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Place the watermelon rind pieces into clean glass jars, arranging them evenly while leaving space for the brine.
- Pour the warm spiced vinegar mixture over the rind until all pieces are fully submerged.
- Cool the jars before sealing and refrigerating, then wait at least two days before serving for the best sweet and tangy flavor.