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Watermelon Rind Pickles – Grandma’s Recipe

August 22, 2018 By Shannah Coe 5 Comments

Don’t toss the watermelon rind when you are done enjoying summer’s best fruit. Save it and make watermelon rind pickles instead to make a treat you can enjoy all year long.

Everyone knows the benefits of eating watermelon. But, instead of googling can dogs eat watermelon rind and try to give it to them. Save it and make pickled watermelon rind instead. You’ll fall in love with this southern treat and will always want to save watermelon rind to make more.

Grandma's Watermelon Rind Pickles

I remember the first time my mom made these watermelon rind pickles. All I could think was “can you eat watermelon rind?” The answer is yes and pickled watermelon rind is a super delicious way to enjoy it.

Grandma's Watermelon Rind Pickles

One thing to look for when selecting a watermelon to make pickled watermelon rind is a really thick watermelon rind. It makes the entire pickling process so much easier. The one below was way too thin and we had to start over!

There are tons of benefits of eating watermelon, including the rind, such as:

  • good amount of fiber in watermelon
  • good amount of potassium in watermelon
  • helps you hydrate
  • contains compounds that may help reduce the risk of cancer
  • contains several heart healthy components
  • contains anti-inflammatory antioxidant such as lycopene and vitamin C

In addition to the health benefits of eating watermelon, pickled watermelon rind just tastes great. Plus, it is usually a great conversation starter too. My family typically gives some as small gifts too.

Grandma's Watermelon Rind Pickles

Since you need a watermelon to make these watermelon rind pickles, be sure to try some of these other recipes to use up the watermelon before you use the watermelon rind:

  • Cucumber Watermelon Salad
  • Watermelon Brie Bites
  • Watermelon Crush
  • Watermelon Shrimp Kabobs
  • Blueberry Glazed Watermelon

If you make this pickled watermelon rind or any other recipe from the blog, I’d love to hear about your experience. Let me know in the comments or snap a photo and tag it #MySuburbanKitchen  on Instagram or Twitter.

Grandma's Watermelon Rind Pickles
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Watermelon Rind Pickles
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Resting time
12 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
 

Pickled watermelon rind is a way to enjoy all of summer's best fruit!

Servings: 5 pints
Ingredients
Brine
  • 1 quart water
  • 1/4 cup salt
Pickles
  • 4 lbs watermelon rind peeled
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 2 cups vinegar
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
  1. Cut watermelon rind into 1-2 inch pieces. 

  2. In a large pot, combine 1 quart water and 1/4 cup salt. Bring to a boil and add watermelon rind pieces. Cook for 5-8 minutes. Drain.

  3. In a separate pot, mix together sugar, vinegar, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Add rind and bring to a boil. Turn off heat and cover. Let sit over night.

  4. Bring mixture to a boil again. Remove from heat and pack in hot sterilized pint jars. Cover with syrup and seal.

Recipe Notes
  • The original recipe used 1/2 tsp oil of cloves and 1 tsp oil of cinnamon but I had difficulty locating those so I replaced them with whole cloves and cinnamon sticks.
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Comments

  1. Lane says

    August 22, 2018 at 10:37 am


    This is the perfect end of summer recipe!

    Reply
  2. Nellie Tracy says

    August 22, 2018 at 10:45 am


    These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  3. Andy Bishop says

    September 19, 2018 at 5:30 am


    Great idea Shannah! I’m excited to make these for the fam. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Rachel says

    July 2, 2019 at 10:09 pm

    When you cover it and let it sit overnight, does it need to be put in the fridge or does it stay out at room temperature ?

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      July 18, 2019 at 8:47 pm

      I let it sit out at room temperature.

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Shannah! Welcome to My Suburban Kitchen, where you'll find tons of recipe ideas including family friendly dinners, sinfully delicious desserts and even Paleo and Whole30 recipes. I love spending time in our kitchen and also share little glimpses of my life as a wife to one awesome Mathlete and working mom to 2 cute kids! I hope you'll grab a seat at our table and enjoy your time in the kitchen with us.

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