WATERMELON PICKLES

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This recipe was given to me by a Grand Southern Lady who wrote on the recipe card-they's about the same-I like this best. I like them too.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Melons

Time P1DT30m

Yield 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 quarts watermelon rind, cut into 1 inch squares
3/4 cup salt
3 quarts water
ice cube (2 trays)
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
4 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
8 cups sugar
3 cups white vinegar
3 cups water
1 lemon, sliced paper thin-seeds removed

Steps:

  • Slice the outer green and inner pink part of the rind.
  • Place in a large glass bowl and cover with a brine made from the 3/4 cup salt and 3 quarts water.
  • Cover with ice and let stand 6-7 hours.
  • Drain, rinse and drain again.
  • In a large pot add the rind and just cover with cold water.
  • Cook until JUST tender-around 10 minutes.
  • Dont overcook.
  • Drain.
  • Tie spices in a spice bag.
  • Combine sugar, vinegar, 3 cups water and spice bag and boil 5 minutes.
  • Remove spice bag-reserve.
  • Pour syrup over rinds and add lemon slices.
  • Let stand overnight at room temp.
  • Heat rind and lemon in syrup and boil.
  • Cook until rind is translucent-around 10 minutes.
  • Pack hot into clean hot jars.
  • Add 1 piece of cinnamon from the spice bag to each jar.
  • Cover with boiling syrup leaving 1/2 inch head space.
  • Process in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

Ratu saimoni Komaimua
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These pickles are so easy to make, and they're a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite summer dishes.


Obeng Abednego
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These pickles are a great way to use up leftover watermelon rind. Don't throw it away! Just peel it and use it to make these delicious pickles.


Mia Penunuri
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I love making these pickles in the summer when watermelon is in season. They're the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of summer all year long.


Qaisar Abbas 1212
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These pickles are a great addition to any charcuterie board. They're sweet, tangy, and refreshing.


Elisha Yohana Mwanga
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pickles turned out really mushy. I think I might have cooked them for too long.


demon tom
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These pickles are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. They're sweet and tangy, and they have a fun crunch.


Chuhdary Latif
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I love the unique flavor of these pickles. They're a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite summer dishes.


Usha Bhandari
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I've made these pickles several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect addition to a summer barbecue or picnic.


MANISH LIMBU
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These pickles are so easy to make, and they're a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Bussdown_logan Yt
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I actually really enjoyed these pickles. They're sweet and tangy, and they have a nice crunch.


Engineer zahid Khan Roghani
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I made these pickles for a picnic, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! They're the perfect summer snack.


SARDAR Rizwan Khaskheli
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pickles didn't turn out as well as I hoped. They're a little too sour for my taste.


Ruth Asamba
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I've never had watermelon pickles before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They're delicious! I love the sweet and tangy flavor.


Mdsofikulislam sak
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These watermelon pickles are amazing! I made them for a party, and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them. They're so unique and flavorful.


MdLukman Ahmed
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I love watermelon pickles! They're the perfect summer snack, and they're so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out great. They're sweet, tangy, and refreshing. I highly recommend this recipe.


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