Preparation time is 20minutes
Cook time is 1hours 20minutes
Total time is 1hours 40minutes
Serve is for 3 cups
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Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
5 Ingredients
- 1 1/2tablespoons cooking salt
- 500grams watermelon rind, cut into thin strips (see Tip)ingredient tipTip1.2kg piece of seedless watermelon will give you about 500g rind.
- 2 cups caster sugar
- 2tablespoons black peppercorns
- 1 1/4 cups white vinegar
Description
Learn how to turn watermelon rind into a tasty pickle. Use the pickled rind in salads, add to cheese platters, or serve it with barbecued meat and veggies.
Method
Step 1 of 4
Combine salt and 2 cups water in a large glass bowl. Stir until salt has dissolved. Add rind to salted water. Cover. Set aside overnight.
Step 2 of 4
Drain well. Place rind in a large, deep saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Bring to a simmer and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until rind is tender. Drain.
Step 3 of 4
Combine sugar, peppercorns, vinegar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, for 15 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Add watermelon rind. Simmer, uncovered, for 40 minutes or until rind is transparent and liquid has thickened.
Step 4 of 4
Pour hot pickle into sterilised jars. Seal. Refrigerate for 3 weeks before using.
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