{"id":2130,"date":"2015-07-19T18:23:10","date_gmt":"2015-07-19T23:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/?p=2130"},"modified":"2015-11-08T23:58:10","modified_gmt":"2015-11-09T05:58:10","slug":"pickled-watermelon-rind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/pickled-watermelon-rind\/","title":{"rendered":"Pickled Watermelon Rind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ngfb schema image for pinterest pin it button -->\n<div class=\"ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8111-800x532.jpg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"width:0;height:0;\" data-pin-description=\"I hated to waste half of my watermelon, so I decided to go crazy and pickle it. I ended up with a new favorite: a sweet, super-delicious, pickl-y treat.\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<\/div><!-- .ngfb-schema-image-for-pinterest -->\n\n<p>Pickles are literally one of my favorite foods. I&#8217;ve eaten them since I was a kid. As a night-time snack ever since I can remember, I would get a cupful of 20 small Spanish green olives and a pickle spear or two. This always confused those around me since I didn&#8217;t eat much of anything.. but pickles and olives? Yes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>And still yes. I&#8217;m still a fan. I try more exotic olives now and I&#8217;ve tried a few other pickles, but dill is a classic favorite that is always in my&nbsp;fridge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Watermelon is another food I&#8217;ve loved my whole life, but I would never have imagined&nbsp;I could marry the two and make PICKLED WATERMELON RIND!?<\/p>\n<p>A coworker gave me a giant watermelon from her garden, and I wanted to use every last piece of it! I sliced the watermelon, and ended up with a ton of the unused, bright green, beautiful rind. I had only heard about pickled watermelon rind on TV, I&#8217;d never actually tasted it, but I thought, &#8220;Why the hell not? Let&#8217;s pickle and take pictures!&#8221;<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I researched some recipes and found <a href=\"http:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/watermelon-rind-pickles-39027\" target=\"_blank\">a good one from food.com<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/336858\/pickled-watermelon-rind\" target=\"_blank\">one from Martha Stewart<\/a> that I referenced. I cut most of the rind into small chunks, trying not to make them thicker than an inch. Then I thought maybe I should LEAVE some of the green rind, as long as it&#8217;s a thin layer &#8212; like pickled cucumbers. So I finished cutting the rest of the rind by just slicing it thinly and leaving some green rind on the edges. Here&#8217;s an idea of how the thin sliced watermelon rind looked &#8212; you can also see the small rectangle shaped ones mixed in.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2131 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8063-e1437346816607-600x410.jpg\" alt=\"Pickled Watermelon Rind ~ A surprisingly sweet, delicious pickled treat! From www.thatsquareplate.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"410\" data-pin-url=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/pickled-watermelon-rind\" data-pin-media=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/wmzoodles.jpg\" data-pin-id=\"401242648029050684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8063-e1437346816607-600x410.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8063-e1437346816607-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8063-e1437346816607-769x525.jpg 769w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8063-e1437346816607-974x665.jpg 974w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8063-e1437346816607-800x546.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8063-e1437346816607.jpg 952w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\nI had about 1.5 lbs of trimmed rind, but would have come out with much more if I wasn&#8217;t worried about the green outer-layer. And I recommend not to worry about trimming it off, because the one&#8217;s with the rind turned out better! When you get done trimming it up, place it in a large bowl to brine.&nbsp;Boil 1\/2 cup salt with 2 qt. water and cover the chopped rind. Brine overnight.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2132\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2132\" class=\"wp-image-2132 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8071-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Pickled Watermelon Rind ~ A surprisingly sweet, delicious pickled treat! From www.thatsquareplate.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8071-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8071-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8071-789x525.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8071-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8071.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Slice rinds thinly, and cover in a salt\/water mixture to brine overnight.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Rinse rinds with fresh water and drain.<\/p>\n<p>Add 2 cups water, 1 1\/2 cups white or apple cider vinegar (I used 1 cup white and 1\/2 cup apple cider vinegar), 2 cups sugar, 3 cinnamon sticks, 1 thinly sliced lemon, and 1-2 tablespoons pickling spice in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add your rind little by little to the mix and bring back to a boil.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2133\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2133\" class=\"wp-image-2133 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8082-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Pickled Watermelon Rind ~ A surprisingly sweet, delicious pickled treat! From www.thatsquareplate.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8082-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8082-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8082-789x525.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8082-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8082.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">I had never needed this before this recipe, but I found it near the pickling supplies (down the baking aisle of Publix). It wasn&#8217;t with the all the spices like I thought it should be. It&#8217;s a mix of many yummy spices and can be made just as easy (but I didn&#8217;t have all the ingredients).<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2134\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2134\" class=\"wp-image-2134 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8086-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Pickled Watermelon Rind ~ A surprisingly sweet, delicious pickled treat! From www.thatsquareplate.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8086-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8086-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8086-789x525.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8086-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8086.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Water, Vinegar ( white and\/or apple cider vinegar), sugar, cinnamon sticks, lemon, and pickling spice.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2135\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2135\" class=\"wp-image-2135 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8096-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Pickled Watermelon Rind ~ A surprisingly sweet, delicious pickled treat! From www.thatsquareplate.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8096-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8096-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8096-789x525.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8096-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8096.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lower heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes (the smaller and thinner the rind-slices are, the less amount of time this will take). Scoop out rinds, add to jars, and cover with the remaining syrup from the bowl. Seal, and place in refrigerator.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2138\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2138\" class=\"wp-image-2138 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8115-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Pickled Watermelon Rind ~ A surprisingly sweet, delicious pickled treat! From www.thatsquareplate.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8115-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8115-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8115-789x525.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8115-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8115.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The greened jar consists of the thinly sliced rind, while the yellow-er jar was the cubes. I prefer the thin-sliced greener look and taste. But they&#8217;re both yummy!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2137\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8111-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Pickled Watermelon Rind ~ A surprisingly sweet, delicious pickled treat! From www.thatsquareplate.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8111-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8111-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8111-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8111-789x525.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8111.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2136\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8104-600x399.jpg\" alt=\"Pickled Watermelon Rind ~ A surprisingly sweet, delicious pickled treat! From www.thatsquareplate.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8104-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8104-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8104-789x525.jpg 789w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8104-800x532.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8104.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I was so happy with the way that these turned out! Even my non-pickle-liking boyfriend had more than a few. I went into this not knowing what to expect, but came out of it with a new, super-delicious, pickl-y treat. I love the summer!<\/p>\n    <div class=\"blog-yumprint-recipe blog-yumprint-standard blog-yumprint-condensed   \" yumprintrecipe=\"rQkX\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Recipe\">    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-yumprint-google-image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thatsquareplate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_8111-600x399.jpg\" style=\"display:block;position:absolute;left:-10000px;top:-10000px;\" itemprop=\"image\" \/>\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-recipe-title\" itemprop=\"name\">Pickled Watermelon Rind<\/div>\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-recipe-published\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">2015-07-19 17:32:44<\/div>    <div class=\"blog-yumprint-recipe-summary\" itemprop=\"description\">I hated to waste half of my watermelon, so I decided to go crazy and pickle it. I ended up with a new favorite: a sweet, super-delicious, pickl-y treat.<\/div>\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-header\">\t\t<div class='blog-yumprint-stars-reviews' itemprop=\"aggregateRating\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/AggregateRating\" color=\"#31D1B7\" highlightcolor=\"#37ebcd\" emptycolor=\"#827765\" rating=\"0\" count=\"0\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class='blog-yumprint-star-wrapper'>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class='blog-yumprint-star-container'><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"0\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"4\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-review-count\" itemprop=\"reviewCount\" content=\"0\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class='blog-yumprint-write-review'>Write a review<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-save blog-yumprint-action\"><a href=\"http:\/\/yumprint.com\/app\/object\/rQkX\">Save Recipe<\/a><\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-print blog-yumprint-action\">Print<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-spacer\"><\/div>\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-info-bar\">\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section-title\">Prep Time<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section-data\" itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT30M\">30 min <span class=\"value-title\" title=\"PT30M\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section-title\">Cook Time<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section-data\" itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT20M\">20 min <span class=\"value-title\" title=\"PT20M\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section-title\">Total Time<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobar-section-data\" itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT12H50M\">12 hr 50 min <span class=\"value-title\" title=\"PT12H50M\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-recipe-contents\">\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-info-box\">\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobox-section\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobox-section-title\">Prep Time<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"duration blog-yumprint-infobox-section-data\" itemprop=\"prepTime\" dateTime=\"PT30M\">30 min <span class=\"value-title\" title=\"PT30M\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobox-section\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobox-section-title\">Cook Time<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"duration blog-yumprint-infobox-section-data\" itemprop=\"cookTime\" dateTime=\"PT20M\">20 min <span class=\"value-title\" title=\"PT20M\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobox-section\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-infobox-section-title\">Total Time<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"duration blog-yumprint-infobox-section-data\" itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT12H50M\">12 hr 50 min <span class=\"value-title\" title=\"PT12H50M\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-section\" yumprintsection=\"0\">\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-subheader\">Brine<\/div>\t\t\t<li class='blog-yumprint-ingredients'>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"0\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">1\u20442 cup salt<\/li>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"1\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">2 quart water<\/li>\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-section\" yumprintsection=\"1\">\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-subheader\">Pickled Rind<\/div>\t\t\t<li class='blog-yumprint-ingredients'>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"0\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">1-2 lbs watermelon rind, sliced thin<\/li>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"1\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">1 1\/2 cups vinegar (white and\/or apple cider)<\/li>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"2\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">2 cups water<\/li>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"3\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">2 cups sugar<\/li>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"4\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">3 cinnamon sticks<\/li>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"5\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">1 lemon, sliced thin<\/li>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-ingredient-item\" yumprintitem=\"6\" itemprop=\"ingredients\">1-2 Tbsp. pickling spice<\/li>\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-method-section\" yumprintsection=\"2\">\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-subheader\">Brine<\/div>\t\t\t<ol class=\"blog-yumprint-methods\" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-method-item\" yumprintitem=\"0\">Boil salt and water together and cover sliced watermelon in a large bowl. Let stand in refrigerator overnight.<\/li>\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-method-item\" yumprintitem=\"1\">Remove and rinse well.<\/li>\t\t\t<\/ol>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-method-section\" yumprintsection=\"3\">\t\t\t<div class=\"blog-yumprint-subheader\">Pickled Rind<\/div>\t\t\t<ol class=\"blog-yumprint-methods\" itemprop=\"recipeInstructions\">\t\t\t\t<li class=\"blog-yumprint-method-item\" yumprintitem=\"0\">Add water, vinegar, sugar, pickling spice, cinnamon sticks, and lemon slices into large saucepan. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes and slowly add the rinsed rind. Bring back to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer 15-20 minutes (depending on the thickness). (When they start turning a white and slightly transparent, they are ready to add to the jars.) 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