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Watermelon pickles

Watermelon pickles
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Ingredients/Components

  • sugar - 8 c
  • salt - 1 item
  • vinegar - 4 c
  • whole cloves - 8 tsp
  • mustard seed - 1/4 tsp
  • sticks cinnamon - 16 item
  • rind of 1 large watermelon

How to make watermelon pickles:

Peel and remove all green and pink portions from the rind. Cut in 1-inch cubes and soak overnight in salt water (4 tablespoons of salt to 1 quart of water). Drain; cover with fresh water and cook 10 minutes or until almost tender. Drain the watermelon and make a syrup of the sugar, vinegar, cloves, cinnamon sticks and mustard seed (tie spices in a cheesecloth bag). Heat the syrup and spices to boiling and allow to set for 15 minutes. Add the drained rind and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until the rind is clear and transparent. Pack rind into jars; cover with syrup and seal at once.

Recipe categories: Fruit, Appetizers, Melons.

Rating:
Watermelon pickles
3.2
Average rating: 3.2 of 5, total votes: 5
Cook. Time: PT24H30M
Total Time: PT24H30M


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