How to deliciously pickle watermelon for the winter
Do you love surprising your loved ones with delicious preserves? Then try pickled watermelon. It's prepared according to a special recipe, with the addition of spices and honey. This gives it an extraordinary aroma and unique flavor. Everyone will appreciate this watermelon.It's a great appetizer with alcoholic drinks, and it's also delicious with side dishes and meat dishes. Be sure to prepare watermelon for the winter using this unusual recipe, and your whole family will thank you. Choose only ripe and juicy watermelon with bright flesh for this appetizer. Remember, the more carefully you choose your watermelon, the more delicious your appetizer will be.
Ingredients:
- watermelon pulp;
- honey - 1 tbsp;
- table salt - 1 - 2 tsp;
- vinegar 9% - 2 tbsp;
- water - 1 l.
- garlic – 1 clove per 500 ml. jar;
- pepper - peas;
How to pickle watermelon for the winter
Cut the watermelon in half and then cut it into triangular pieces. This not only looks beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, but it's also very convenient to eat. Place the watermelon pieces in a clean, dry jar. It's best to use a smaller container, such as a 0.5L jar.
Place a whole peeled clove of garlic and peppercorns in each jar.
Now prepare the brine: measure out 1000 ml of water, add a tablespoon of natural honey (more is possible, but taste the brine), a teaspoon of salt, and a couple of tablespoons of vinegar after it boils. Cook until all the ingredients are completely dissolved.
Fill the jars with watermelon using the prepared honey brine.
Next, we sterilize our preserves. We do this for 20 minutes after boiling.
After this, the mixture will keep for a long time. Finally, seal the jars and leave them upside down to cool. Don't forget to wrap them in a warm blanket.
After cooling, store the preserves in a cellar or cool pantry. It's recommended to chill the pickled watermelon in the refrigerator before consuming.
