Watermelon Pickles

Name: Watermelon Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 lb. watermelon rind; 4 Tbsp. salt; 1 tsp. dissolved alum; water (to cover); 9 c. sugar; 2 lemons, sliced thinly; 4 cinnamon sticks; 2 tsp. ginger; 2 tsp. whole cloves; 2 tsp. allspice; 8 c. water

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Watermelon Pickles – a delicious recipe with watermelon rind, salt, alum, water, sugar, lemons. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

4 lb. watermelon rind
4 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. dissolved alum
water (to cover)
9 c. sugar
2 lemons, sliced thinly
4 cinnamon sticks
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. whole cloves
2 tsp. allspice
8 c. water

1
Peel the green from rind. Cut into cubes. Soak rind in salted water with alum overnight.
2
Drain. Cover with fresh water and bring to a boil.
3
Remove from heat and drain.
4
Mix sugar into 8 cups water and add remaining ingredients.
5
Cook over low heat, stirring, until mixture becomes syrupy.
6
Add rind and bring to a slow boil. Cook until rind is tender.
7
Pack in jars and seal.
8
Do water bath for 10 minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. watermelon rind, 4 Tbsp. salt, 1 tsp. dissolved alum, water (to cover), and more.

Yes, 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.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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