PICKLED WATERMELON RIND (JUST TO MAKE YOU HOMESICK)

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From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. For the most current canning guidelines, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Melons

Time 12h30m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs watermelon rind
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 lbs sugar
1 pint vinegar
1 pint water
1 lemon, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Pare rind and all pink edges from the watermelon.
  • Cut into 1-inch squares or fancy shapes as desired.
  • Cover with brine made by mixing 1/4 cup of salt with1 quart cold water.
  • Soak overnight.
  • Drain brine.
  • Cover with cold water and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes (do not overcook).
  • Drain.
  • Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and remove before rind is bottled.
  • Make a hot pickling solution of remaining ingredients and spices, add drained rind and boil rapidly ntil rind becomes clear (about ten minutes).
  • Fill Sterilized jars.
  • Adjust jar lids as in fresh-pack dills.
  • Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
  • Set jars upright, several inches apart, on a wire rack to cool.

silvia muthoni
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I love these pickled watermelon rinds. They're a great way to enjoy the flavor of watermelon without having to eat the fruit itself.


Aaron Sandine
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These pickled watermelon rinds are a great addition to any summer party. They're always a hit with my guests.


Forgha Harriet
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I love the sweet and tangy flavor of these pickled watermelon rinds. They're the perfect snack to have on hand when I'm craving something sweet and sour.


Ting Gasa78
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This recipe is a great way to preserve watermelon for later. The pickled watermelon rinds are a delicious and unique snack that can be enjoyed all year long.


Sanel Jospeh
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I've been making this pickled watermelon rind recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover watermelon and it's a delicious and refreshing snack.


Kerry Venghaus
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I'm so glad I found this recipe for pickled watermelon rinds. It's a great way to enjoy watermelon all summer long.


Abraham Ruiz
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These pickled watermelon rinds are the perfect addition to any summer picnic.


MD SHAWONE
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The flavor of these pickled watermelon rinds is out of this world!


Charlene Sedillo Espinosa
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These pickled watermelon rinds are a fun and easy snack to make.


Baaz Gull
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover watermelon rind.


Kaireem Meeks
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I can't get enough of these pickled watermelon rinds!


Sahib Habib
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These pickled watermelon rinds are the perfect addition to my summer salads.


Ai 9484724
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The flavor of these pickled watermelon rinds is amazing!


KoPhyo KoPhyo
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I love the crunch of these pickled watermelon rinds.


Hunny Farhad
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These pickled watermelon rinds are a great way to use up leftover watermelon. They're also a fun and easy snack to make.


Mahid Uddin
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I love the sweet and tangy flavor of these pickled watermelon rinds. They're the perfect snack to have on hand when I'm craving something sweet.


Wanyama Gabriel
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These pickled watermelon rinds are a great addition to my summer picnic spread. They're always a hit with my friends and family.


Sara Kamran
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I've never had pickled watermelon rind before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a unique and delicious way to use up leftover rinds.


michelle mansell
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pickled watermelon rinds turned out perfectly! They have a lovely crunch and the flavor is spot-on.


Tinasia Sanders
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This pickled watermelon rind recipe is a delightful way to preserve the summer's bounty. The rinds are transformed into a sweet and tangy treat that is perfect for snacking or adding to salads and sandwiches.