Old-Fashioned Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/3 c. sugar
- 2 tbsp. kosher salt
- 3 tbsp. whole black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp. whole allspice
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 1/2 lb. peeled watermelon rinds, sliced into 1-inch pieces (about 6 cups)
Instructions
- Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, allspice, star anise, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add watermelon rinds and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and carefully transfer liquid and rinds to 3 wide-mouthed pint-size mason jars; cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Pickles will keep refrigerated up to 4 weeks.
