Watermelon Rind Pickles

8 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • rind from 1 watermelon
  • 4 Tbsp. coarse salt
  • 3 qt. water (enough to cover rinds)
  • 1 qt. white vinegar
  • 1 qt. water
  • 5 lb. sugar
  • 4 or 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel rind and remove all pink.
  2. 2
    Cut in 1-inch squares.
  3. 3
    Soak 3 hours in salt and water.
  4. 4
    Rinse and drain and cook in enough water to cover until just tender.
  5. 5
    Make syrup of sugar, vinegar, water, lemon and cinnamon.
  6. 6
    Add rind and simmer until it looks clear. Pack in hot, sterile jars and seal.
  7. 7
    Makes 6 to 8 quarts.

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