"Watermelon Rind" Pickle
Watermelon rind pickle offers a unique sweet and spicy flavor profile, combining the freshness of watermelon rinds with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and mace. Perfect for those who enjoy tangy, crunchy preserves, it pairs well with charcuterie, cheese platters, or as a zesty condiment.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Day 1: Peel and seed large cucumbers to make 8 quarts. Cut into chunks.
- Soak the cucumber chunks in a mixture of 2 cups pickling lime and 8 quarts cool water for 24 hours.
- After soaking, rinse the cucumber chunks thoroughly to remove lime residue.
- Prepare a syrup by combining sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, vinegar, and mace in a large pot.
- Bring the syrup to a boil and simmer to allow flavors to meld.
- Add the drained cucumber chunks into the hot syrup and cook until tender.
- Pack the hot pickle into sterilized jars, seal, and process in a boiling water bath if desired.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).