Watermelon Rind Chutney
- 1 (8-lb) piece watermelon (flesh and rind)
- 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons minced small hot green chile, such asThai or serrano (including seeds)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed with flat side of a large knife
- Remove watermelon flesh from rind and reserve flesh for another use.
- Scrape off and discard any remaining pink flesh from rind, then cut rind crosswise into 2-inch-wide strips and remove green peel with a Y-shaped vegetable peeler or a sharp knife.
- Discard green peel.
- Cut white rind into 1/2-inch cubes (you will have 5 to 6 cups).
- Bring rind and remaining ingredients to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rind is tender and translucent and liquid is syrupy, 45 to 55 minutes.
- Cool chutney, uncovered, then chill in an airtight container 1 to 3 days to allow flavors to mellow.
watermelon, cider vinegar, water, sugar, fresh ginger, green chile, garlic, salt, black peppercorns
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/watermelon-rind-chutney-109655 (may not work)