Pickled Watermelon Rind - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pickled Watermelon Rind
Lunch

This Pickled Watermelon Rind is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
A perfect summer snack, and a great way to use up watermelon rind!

Ingredients

  • 4 quarts watermelon, white part of rind only, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 2 gallons water, divided
  • 3 cups white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 1 teaspoon assorted color whole peppercorns
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 3 (1 quart) canning jars, with lids

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or pot, stir salt into one gallon of water until dissolved. Add watermelon rinds and let sit overnight.
  2. Drain off water and thoroughly rinse rinds. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook watermelon rinds with remaining one gallon of water. Cook the rinds until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Return the saucepan to heat and add vinegar, sugar and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Add watermelon rinds and cook until transparent, about another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Sterilize jars and lids directly before using for 10 minutes in simmering water or in the dishwasher. Remove one at a time when ready to fill. While rinds are still hot, use a slotted spoon to transfer into the hot sterilized jars. Pour vinegar solution over rinds, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean damp cloth and seal jars with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath (making sure water level is 1 inch over the top of the jars) for 10 minutes. Remove from water bath and allow to cool on the counter overnight.
  4. Makes 3 quarts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Pickled Watermelon Rind recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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