Watermelon Rind Relish

Watermelon Rind Relish is a tangy, sweet-and-sour condiment made from the cooked, pickled rind of a watermelon, often combined with onions, vinegar, sugar, and spices like mustard seed or celery seed. It is a classic example of resourceful Southern American cooking, where every part of the produce is utilized.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This relish is typically low in fat and protein, with most of its calories coming from carbohydrates, primarily from added sugar. It provides small amounts of vitamin C and some fiber from the rind.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	1.2 g
Carbs	10.5 g
Fat	0.2 g
Fiber	1.8 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	350 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Vitamin C	12 mg
Vitamin A	45 mcg RAE
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	25 mg
Manganese	0.15 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a tradition of 'waste-not, want-not' cooking, transforming a part often discarded into a flavorful preserve. Nutritionally, the rind itself contains citrulline, an amino acid with potential benefits for circulation.