Pickled Watermelon Rind Ingredients 1 lb. watermelon rind (from a 3-lb. piece watermelon) 3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. coarse salt 1-1/2 cups cider vinegar 1 -1/2 cups sugar 2 tbsp. pickling spice Directions Using a vegetable peeler, peel outer skin and tough green layer from watermelon rind; cut rind into 2-by- 1/2-inch strips. In a medium saucepan, combine 5 cups water with 3 tbsp. salt; bring to a boil. Add rind. Cook at a rapid simmer over medium-high until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and transfer to a heatproof bowl (reserve saucepan). In reserved saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, remaining tsp. salt, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt; pour hot liquid into bowl with rind. Use a small plate to submerge rind into liquid. Let cool to room temperature. Transfer to a container; cover and refrigerate in liquid at least 2 hours and up to 2 weeks. Makes 8
Posted on: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 16:50:00 +0000