WATERMELON RIND PICKLES
Mom made these when I was a kid and they were quite a treat. I sometimes make them for my own family and they don't last long. They are such an unusual food that they make for quite the conversation.
Provided by Cindy Lynn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h5m
Yield 5-6 pints
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pare watermelon rind and remove all pink portions.
- Cut rind into 1 x 2 inch pieces about 1 inch thick or into 3/4 by 1 inch cubes.
- Weigh.
- Soak rind overnight in brine made by dissolving 1/4 cup salt in each quart of water (make enough brine to cover).
- Drain rind, wash in fresh water and drain.
- Combine remaining ingredients and boil together 5 minutes.
- Add rind a few at a time and cook until rind is clear.(simmer about 30 Min.).
- Pack rind in hot sterilized jars.
- Cover with boiling syrup and seal.
- Spices may be tied in cheesecloth bag if desired.
- Cantaloupe rind, pumpkin or winter squash rind may be cut into pieces and pickled in the same way.
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Zekhethelo Radebe
[email protected]These pickles are the perfect combination of sweet and sour. I love them!
Islamabad Milk & Yogurt
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pickles are delicious and so easy to make.
Samuel Bekele
[email protected]These pickles are a great way to use up leftover watermelon. I always have a lot of watermelon rind left over, and now I know what to do with it.
Ali Imam
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pickle recipes, and this one is a keeper. I love the unique flavor of the watermelon rind.
Pug Craft
[email protected]These pickles are a great way to add some variety to your pickle repertoire.
ibrahim dikko
[email protected]I was surprised at how good these pickles are. I never would have thought to use watermelon rind, but it works perfectly.
Wicked Chick
[email protected]These pickles are so easy to make, and they're so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Corné Morrison
[email protected]I love the sweet and tangy flavor of these pickles. They're the perfect snack or appetizer.
Ebaziya Harriet
[email protected]These pickles are a great addition to any picnic or barbecue.
DJ PRO TREE STER UGANDA
[email protected]I've never had watermelon rind pickles before, but I'm so glad I tried them. They're delicious!
Nicalos Blake
[email protected]I made these pickles for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
KIM MALAK
[email protected]These pickles are a great way to use up leftover watermelon rind. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Kellary Costa
[email protected]I love how easy these pickles are to make. I just followed the recipe and they turned out perfect.
Li Si
[email protected]These are the best pickles I've ever had! The watermelon rind makes them so crispy and flavorful.
md Mumin Miah
[email protected]I was skeptical at first, but these pickles are actually really good! The watermelon rind gives them a unique flavor that I really enjoy.
Shahzad Attari
[email protected]These pickles are amazing! I love the sweet and sour flavor, and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.