Watermelon pickles

Watermelon pickles

Watermelon pickles

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Ingredients/Components

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

How to make watermelon pickles:

Trim dark green and pink parts from rind; cut in 1-inch squares. Measure 6 cups. Soak overnight in solution of salt and 1-quart water (it may take more). Drain; rinse rind; cover with cold water. Cook abuut 25 minutes or until just tender.

Meanwhile combine sugar, vinegar, 1 cup water and spices. Simmer 10 minutes, strain. Add (drained) rind and lemon. Simmer, covered until rind is clear; fill hot jars with rind and syrup, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes. Makes 4 half pints.


Recipe categories: Fruit, Appetizers, Melons.

Rating:
Watermelon pickles
4.3
Average rating: 4.3 of 5, total votes: 3
Cook. Time: PT24H30M
Total Time: PT24H30M


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