Pickled Watermelon Rind Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelVery EasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineCourse
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Rind of 1 watermelon
 Vinegar2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Water2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Allspice1 Teaspoon
 Whole Cloves1 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon stick2
 1 lemon €” sliced very thin

Directions

1. Pare watermelon rind and cut into small piece €” about 1" squares. Leave a little pink on each piece for colour.
2. Soak overnight in a brine made of 1/4 c. salt to each quart of water.
3. Drain, wash in fresh water, drain.
4. Boil rind in clear water until tender.
5. Mix all remaining ingredients together and boil for 5 minutes.
6. Add rind to the boiling syrup, and boil rapidly until rind is clear.
7. Pack into hot sterile jars, cover with syrup, and seal.
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