Pickled watermelon rind

Pickled watermelon rind

Pickled watermelon rind

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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar - 2 c
  • water - 1 c
  • lemon, thinly sliced - 1/2 item
  • whole cloves
  • white vinegar - 1 c
  • coarse-medium salt - 1/4 c
  • watermelon rind - 2 lb
  • broken stick cinnamon - 1 Tbsp

How to make pickled watermelon rind:

Trim dark green and pink parts from the watermelon rind; cut in 1-inch cubes. Soak overnight in salt water (1/4 cup salt to 1 quart water; it may take more to cover). Drain, rinse and cover with cold water. Cook until just tender; drain.

Combine the sugar, white vinegar and 1 cup water. Add the cinnamon and cloves, tied in a bag (cheesecloth or similar). Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove spice bag. Add watermelon rind and lemon. Simmer until rind is clear. Seal, boiling hot, in hot, sterilized jars to 1/2 inch from top. Makes 2 pints.


Recipe categories: For large groups, Fruit, Melons.

Rating:
Pickled watermelon rind
3
Average rating: 3 of 5, total votes: 4
Cook. Time: PT36H30M
Total Time: PT36H30M


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