Watermelon Pickle

Name: Watermelon Pickle
Ingredients: 4 pounds watermelon rind, outer green Peeled, pink pulp rem; 2 quarts cold water; 1 tablespoon lime Slake; 2 tablespoons whole allspice; 2 tablespoons whole cloves; 1 quart vinegar; 1 quart water; 1 pound sugar; 6 pieces cinnamon stick

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

4 pounds watermelon rind, outer green Peeled, pink pulp rem
2 quarts cold water
1 tablespoon lime Slake
2 tablespoons whole allspice
2 tablespoons whole cloves
1 quart vinegar
1 quart water
1 pound sugar
6 pieces cinnamon stick

Directions

1

Remove all pink pulp from rind and peel. Weigh. Cut in 1-inch cubes.
2

Combine cold water and lime; pour over rind. Let stand 1 hour. Drain. Cover with fresh cold water. Simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain. Tie spices in cheesecloth. Combine vinegar, remaining water and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves. Add spice bag and rind. Simmer gently 2 hours. Add green vegetable color to your taste. Pack rind in hot sterile jars. Fill with boiling hot syrup. Seal.