Pickled Watermelon Rind Recipe
Ingredients
Rind of 1 watermelon
2 c. vinegar
2 c. water
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 tsp. whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon
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.
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.