Watermelon Pickles

Name: Watermelon Pickles
Ingredients: 2 lb. watermelon rind; salt water; 1 qt. water; 2 c. sugar; 1 c. white vinegar; 1 c. water; 1 Tbsp. broken stick cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp. whole cloves; 1/2 lemon, thinly sliced; 5 halved maraschino cherries (if desired)

10 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. watermelon rind
salt water
1 qt. water
2 c. sugar
1 c. white vinegar
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. broken stick cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
5 halved maraschino cherries (if desired)

Directions

1

Trim dark green and pink parts from watermelon rind.
2

Cut in 1-inch cubes.
3

Soak overnight in salt water (1/4 cup coarse medium salt to 1 quart water; it may take more to cover).
4

Drain, rinse and cover with cold water.
5

Cook until just tender.
6

Drain. Combine sugar, white vinegar and water.
7

Add cinnamon and whole cloves tied in a bag.
8

Simmer 10 minutes.
9

Remove spice bag.
10

Add watermelon rind and lemon.
11

Add cherries, if desired.
12

Simmer until rind is clear.
13

Seal boiling hot in hot, sterilized jars to 1/2-inch from top.
14

Makes 2 pints.