Watermelon Pickles Recipe

Name: Watermelon Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 qt. prepared watermelon rind (about 6 lb.) unpared or 1/2 large melon; 3/4 c. salt; 3 qt. water; 2 qt. ice cubes (2 trays); 9 c. sugar; 3 c. white vinegar (no substitution); 3 c. water; 1 Tbsp. whole cloves (approximately 48); 6 (1-inch) pieces of stick cinnamon; 1 thinly sliced lemon

Servings: persons

3 qt. prepared watermelon rind (about 6 lb.) unpared or 1/2 large melon
3/4 c. salt
3 qt. water
2 qt. ice cubes (2 trays)
9 c. sugar
3 c. white vinegar (no substitution)
3 c. water
1 Tbsp. whole cloves (approximately 48)
6 (1-inch) pieces of stick cinnamon
1 thinly sliced lemon

1
Pare rind and all pink edges from watermelon and cut into squares or fancy shapes.
2
(Choose melon with thick, firm rind. Trim off outer green skin and all pink flesh so only the thick white part of rind remains.)
3
Cover with brine made by mixing salt with 3 quarts cold water.
4
Add ice cubes.
5
Let stand 5 to 6 hours in crock or other thick glass container (no metal ones).
6
Drain. Rinse in cold water.
7
Cover with cold water and cook until fork-tender, approximately 10 minutes.
8
Don't overcook!
9
Drain. Combine sugar with vinegar, water and spices tied loosely in cloth bag.
10
Add red or green coloring if desired.
11
Boil 5 minutes and pour over watermelon with spices.
12
Add lemon slices if desired. Let stand overnight (covered and room temperature).
13
Heat to boiling.
14
Cook until rind is translucent and hot throughout (10 minutes); pack in hot, sterile jars.
15
Add 1 stick of cinnamon from bag to each jar.
16
Cover with boiling syrup to top of jars.
17
Wipe with dry towel.
18
Adjust lids.
19
Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes.

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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 qt. prepared watermelon rind (about 6 lb.) unpared or 1/2 large melon, 3/4 c. salt, 3 qt. water, 2 qt. ice cubes (2 trays), 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.

Watermelon Pickles

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