Fermented Watermelon Rind Pickles and Relish
If you’re looking to transform leftover watermelon rind into something delightful, try making Fermented Watermelon Rind Pickles and Relish! This vibrant recipe not only reduces food waste but also adds a tangy crunch to your meals. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, these pickles are easy to prepare and can be customized with various spices. Enjoy their refreshing taste as a snack, on sandwiches, or as a zesty topping for burgers and salads. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll have a delicious condiment that enhances any dish while embracing sustainable cooking practices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Fermentation time - approximately 14 days
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams watermelon rind, chopped
- 400 grams water
- 25 grams sea salt
Instructions
- Gather clean fermentation equipment, including a 32-ounce wide-mouth jar.
- Wash and peel the outer skin of the watermelon rind. Slice it into preferred shapes.
- Measure 300 grams of chopped rind and place it in the jar; add 400 grams of water.
- Weigh out 25 grams of sea salt, add it to the jar, and mix well.
- Secure the lid and shake the jar to dissolve the salt fully.
- Submerge the rind using a fermentation weight and let it sit at room temperature for about 14 days.
- After two weeks, taste test your pickles; if desired, strain some brine to make relish by mixing with minced onion and apple vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg