Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe

Name: Watermelon Rind Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts watermelon rind (about 6 pounds); ¼ cup salt; 3 quarts water; 2 quarts ice cubes (2 trays); 9 cups sugar; 3 cups distilled white vinegar; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 6 cinnamon sticks; 1 lemon, thinly sliced with seeds removed

Servings: persons

3 quarts watermelon rind (about 6 pounds)
¼ cup salt
3 quarts water
2 quarts ice cubes (2 trays)
9 cups sugar
3 cups distilled white vinegar
3 cups water
1 tablespoon whole cloves
6 cinnamon sticks
1 lemon, thinly sliced with seeds removed

1
Trim green skin and pink flesh from thick watermelon rind.
2
Cut into 1-inch pieces.
3
In large bowl, combine salt, 3 quarts of water and ice cubes.
4
Add watermelon rind and let stand 3 to 4 hours.
5
Drain and rinse with cold water.
6
Cover with cold water and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Do not overcook.
8
Drain.
9
Combine sugar, vinegar, water and spices (tied in a clean, thin cloth).
10
Boil 5 minutes and pour over watermelon.
11
Add lemon slices.
12
Allow to stand overnight.
13
Heat watermelon in syrup to boiling and cook slowly for 1 hour.
14
Pack loosely into clean, hot pint jars.
15
To each jar, add one stick of cinnamon from spice bag.
16
cover with boiling syrup, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
17
Remove air bubbles, wipe jar rims and adjust lids.
18
Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

2152

kcal

Calories

Fat

574

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 quarts watermelon rind (about 6 pounds), ¼ cup salt, 3 quarts water, 2 quarts ice cubes (2 trays), and more.

Yes, Watermelon Rind 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 Rind Pickles

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