Old Time Watermelon Pickles Recipe

Name: Old Time Watermelon Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. salt (per qt. cold water); 1 qt. boiling water; 1 c. white or cider vinegar; 6 c. sugar (3 lb.); 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cloves; 1 Tbsp. whole cloves; 2 Tbsp. allspice; 3 sticks cinnamon, broken up; 1 large watermelon

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. salt (per qt. cold water)
1 qt. boiling water
1 c. white or cider vinegar
6 c. sugar (3 lb.)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
2 Tbsp. allspice
3 sticks cinnamon, broken up
1 large watermelon

1
Eat the watermelon. Save the rind.
2
Keep in refrigerator, then cut rind into 1-inch pieces.
3
Paring the green and red from the rind, place in large pot. Cover with a mixture of salt and water. Cover and store in refrigerator overnight.
4
The next day, put spices in small cheesecloth bag. Add vinegar and sugar to boiling water.
5
After the sugar is dissolved, boil gently for 5 minutes. Add drained watermelon rind and boil gently for 45 minutes. Remove spice bag.
6
Spoon rind into hot sterile jars. Seal at once.
7
Wait 4 weeks before using.

1837

kcal

Calories

Fat

430

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. salt (per qt. cold water), 1 qt. boiling water, 1 c. white or cider vinegar, 6 c. sugar (3 lb.), and more.

Yes, Old Time Watermelon Pickles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Old Time Watermelon Pickles

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