Watermelon Rind Bread And Butter Pickles Rezept

Forget everything you thought you knew about watermelon pickles! This recipe transforms the often-discarded rind into crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet bread & butter pickles that are perfect for turkey sandwiches, relish trays, or enjoyed straight from the jar. Unlike overly sweet traditional recipes, this version boasts a delightful balance of flavors. The firm texture of the watermelon rind (though cucumbers can be substituted) provides a satisfying crunch. Don't skip the onions – they add a crucial layer of depth! For extra-crisp pickles (though optional and traditionally not recommended anymore), soak the rind in alum water. This recipe is perfect for those wanting to reduce food waste and create unique, delicious pickles.

Vorbereitung 60 Min.
Kochzeit 130 Min.
Kalorien 271.3 kcal
Eiweiß 3g
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Zubereitung von Watermelon Rind Bread And Butter Pickles

  1. Prepare the watermelon: Use a spoon to scrape away all the pink flesh from the rind. Cut away the green outer skin with a sharp knife.
  2. Cube the rind: Cut the rind into 1-inch cubes or thicker spears (for ease of handling and a nice rustic presentation).
  3. Optional Alum Soak (Optional): If using alum, combine it with 1 cup of water in a large bowl. Add the watermelon rind, stir, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Then drain and rinse thoroughly.
  4. Salt the rind: Layer the watermelon rind and sliced onions in a large bowl, sprinkling each layer with salt.
  5. Ice bath: Cover the mixture completely with ice cubes.
  6. Rest: Let stand for 1 1/2 hours to draw out excess moisture.
  7. Rinse: Drain the watermelon and onions thoroughly and rinse under cold water.
  8. Make the brine: In a large saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, turmeric, mustard seed, cloves, and peppercorns.
  9. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  10. Cook the pickles: Add the drained watermelon rind and onions to the saucepan. Return to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the rind is tender-crisp.
  11. Pack and process: Pack the hot pickles into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings, and tighten to fingertip-tight.
  12. Process: Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time according to your altitude).
  13. Cool: Let the jars cool completely on a towel. Check for seals (lids should not flex). Store in a cool, dark place.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

295 g

Sugar

220g

Fat

0g

Carbs

20g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Canning Condiments Etc Fruit Vegetables American Southern United States Easy European Vegan Vegetarian Dietary Melons Onions Technique 4 Hours Or Less

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Watermelon Rind Bread And Butter Pickles?

Watermelon Rind Bread And Butter Pickles dauert insgesamt etwa 190 Minuten – ungefähr 60 Minuten Vorbereitung und 130 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Watermelon Rind Bread And Butter Pickles?

Watermelon Rind Bread And Butter Pickles hat etwa 271.3 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 3 g Eiweiß, 20 g Kohlenhydraten und 1 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Watermelon Rind Bread And Butter Pickles?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Watermelon Rind Bread And Butter Pickles sind Watermelon Rind, Onions, Pickling Salt, Sugar, Mustard Seeds, Turmeric. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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