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Watermelon Rind Pickle Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
10 lbs Watermelon Rind, skinned and cubed
1 pkg. Lily Lime (calcium hydroxide, usp)
8 lbs. Sugar
1/2 gal. Vinegar
2 T. mixed pickling spice
1/2 c. salt
Directions:
Directions:
Soak rind in lime overnight and drain. Cover with water, add 1/2 c. salt and boil 20 min. Drain. Add sugar, vinegar and spices and cook 60 min.
Pack and seal in sterilized hot jars and lids.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
As Mom would've said, always look for thick rinds if you want to make this.

 

 

 

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