Russian Pickled Watermelon | Saveur

Russian Pickled Watermelon | Saveur

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A great use for unintentionally underripe watermelons, their juicy sweetness is perfectly complemented here by a garlicky, cayenne-spiced brine.

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Ingredients

  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup kosher salt
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp. pickling spices
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. cayenne
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. distilled white vinegar
  • 8 cloves peeled garlic, smashed
  • 5 ribs celery, coarsely chopped
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> bunch dill, roots trimmed
  • 2 lb. watermelon, rind left on, cut into 1"-thick wedges

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