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Pickled Watermelon Rind Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 pounds watermelon rind
2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups water
4 cups sugar
1 stick cinnamon
1 t whole cloves
1 t allspice
1 lemon, sliced thin

salt and water for brine
Directions:
Directions:
Directions:

Peel watermelon rind removing dark outer skin and and remove all pink portion from rinds. Cut rind into 1" x 2" pieces or other uniform small size. Soak rind overnight in brine made by dissolving 1/2 cup salt per each quart water. Drain rind, rinse in clean cool water.

Cook rind in fresh water until tender. Drain. Combine remaining ingredients and boil together for 5 minutes. Add rind a few pieces at a time and cook until rind is clear. Pack rind in hot sterilized jars. Cover with boiling syrup and seal.
Makes 2 pints

Spices may be tied in cheesecloth bag if desired. Discard prior to canning
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Number Of Servings:
2 pints

 

 

 

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