PICKLED WATERMELON RIND (JUST TO MAKE YOU HOMESICK)

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From the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. For the most current canning guidelines, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Melons

Time 12h30m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs watermelon rind
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 lbs sugar
1 pint vinegar
1 pint water
1 lemon, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Pare rind and all pink edges from the watermelon.
  • Cut into 1-inch squares or fancy shapes as desired.
  • Cover with brine made by mixing 1/4 cup of salt with1 quart cold water.
  • Soak overnight.
  • Drain brine.
  • Cover with cold water and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes (do not overcook).
  • Drain.
  • Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and remove before rind is bottled.
  • Make a hot pickling solution of remaining ingredients and spices, add drained rind and boil rapidly ntil rind becomes clear (about ten minutes).
  • Fill Sterilized jars.
  • Adjust jar lids as in fresh-pack dills.
  • Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
  • Set jars upright, several inches apart, on a wire rack to cool.

Basher Ahmad
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This recipe looks easy to follow. I think I'll give it a try this weekend.


Ernestine Guerra
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never pickled anything before.


May May
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I've never had pickled watermelon rinds before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It sounds delicious!


Nazakat Liaquat
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This recipe is a great way to preserve watermelon. I love to make a big batch of pickled watermelon rinds in the summer and then enjoy them all winter long.


Rystan Lein
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I made these pickled watermelon rinds for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Kevan Smit
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These pickled watermelon rinds are a great way to use up leftover watermelon. They are also a healthy and delicious snack.


FERDOUS GAMER
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I'm not a big fan of pickled foods, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pickled watermelon rinds were actually really good. They had a nice sweet and tangy flavor.


Victoria Browner
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pickled watermelon rinds turned out too sour. I think I will add less vinegar next time.


Francillon Douce
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These pickled watermelon rinds are amazing! I love the sweet and tangy flavor. They are the perfect snack or side dish.


Op Hridoy king
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I was curious about this recipe, so I gave it a try. The pickled watermelon rinds were surprisingly delicious! They had a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making these again.


Ebuka Okoli
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This recipe brought back so many childhood memories! My grandmother used to make pickled watermelon rinds all the time, and I loved them. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly. The rinds were crisp and tangy, with just the righ