PICKLED WATERMELON RINDS

Pickled Watermelon Rinds image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup kosher salt
4 cups peeled and cubed watermelon rinds
1 cup sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 cinnamon stick
One 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced

Steps:

Combine 6 cups of water with the salt in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the watermelon rinds and boil until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set the rinds aside.
Combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seeds, peppercorns, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, cinnamon and ginger with 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a gentle simmer, add the rinds and cook for 10 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to a pickling jar or a releasable glass container. Store in the refrigerator.