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Watermelon Rind Relish Recipe
Recipe adapted from this one: https://www.attainable-sustainable.net/watermelon-rind-relish/
Ingredients
4
cups
watermelon rind
peeled and minced
1
cup
sweet onion
minced
1
red bell pepper
seeded and minced
1
small jalapeno pepper
seeded and minced
1 1/2
tsp
sea salt
1
cup
organic cane sugar
1
cup
apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1
tsp
ground turmeric
2
teaspoons
mustard seeds
Pinch
fresh ground nutmeg
Instructions
Add minced watermelon, onion, peppers, and sea salt to a large mixing bowl. Stir well, and set aside for at least an hour, or overnight.
Transfer the salty rind mixture to a colander or mesh strainer, and rinse. Press the water out with your hands or a cheese cloth.
Place the rind mixture in a dutch oven or large frying pan.
Add the remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the relish from the heat, and allow it to cool completely before using.