Pickled Cucumelon, Mexican Sour Gherkin
Cucamelon, Cucumelon, Mexican sour gherkin, Mouse Melon or Mexican Sour Cucumber, Melothria scabra is a herbaceous climber in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae) is grown for its tiny edible fruit that looks just like a miniature striped watermelon.
READY IN: 35mins
YIELD: 2 half pints
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄8cup canning salt
- 2
- 1⁄2cup water
- 1
- 1⁄4teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1⁄4teaspoon coriander seed
- 1⁄4teaspoon cumin seed
- 1⁄4teaspoon negilla seeds
- 1⁄4teaspoon epazote
- 1tablespoon honey
- 1⁄8cup chopped cilantro
- 2
- 2raspberry leaves (or oak leaves)
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DIRECTIONS
- Place cucamelon in a small bowl sprinkle with salt and top with ice cold water chill for 2 hours.
- Rinse and drain.
- Heat water, wine vinegar seeds turmeric, epazote and honey to a boil in a nonreactive saucepan. Remove from heat.
- To your sterilized jars, add raspberry leaves and cilantro, mouse melons, garlic and chili`s. Top with hot brine and seal in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
- Give it a couple days for flavors to meld. Or save for entertaining. Serve along side olives with cute toothpicks.
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