The present invention mainly relates to the technical field of 
food processing and discloses a 
pickling method of watermelon rinds. The 
pickling method comprises the steps of main material preparing,primary 
fermentation, secondary 
fermentation, 
drying and packaging. Waste is turned into treasure, the method is simple and the obtained pickled watermelon rinds are rich in nutrients, mellow in fragrance, pungent and spicy, soft and crisp, free of any additives, and safe and healthy, and the method saves resources, increases deep processed products of the watermelon rinds in the market and satisfies 
nutrition and taste needs of consumers. The watermelon rinds are 
cut into strips, the watermelon rind strips are dried in stages to reduce 
water content of the watermelon rinds, thoroughly soft watermelon rinds after the 
pickling are avoided, and soft and crisp 
mouthfeel is increased. After the 
drying, the Angel 
yeast primary 
fermentation is conducted to increase 
small molecule fragrance and 
nutrient composition of the watermelon rinds and keep brightness, and soft and crisp 
mouthfeel of the watermelon rinds. 
Pickling materials are added to conduct the secondary low-temperature fermentation to enable the watermelon rinds to be mellow in 
flavor, pungent and spicy, soft and crisp, and full in 
mouthfeel. After the secondary fermentation, freeze-
drying is conducted to reduce water and extend 
shelf life, so that the watermelon rinds are crisp and refreshing, and 
chewiness is increased.