Watermelon Pickles
Watermelon Pickles is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 1/2 c. watermelon rind, 1/2 c. coarse cooking salt, 1 1/2 qt. water, 4 1/2 c. sugar and 2 1/2 c. cider vinegar, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
Trim and discard green part of rind.
Cut rind into 1-inch rings or cubes.
Soak overnight in brine made of coarse cooking salt and 1 1/2 quarts of water.
Combine sugar, vinegar and 2 1/2 cups water; place lemon, cinnamon and cloves in a muslin bag and add to sugar-vinegar mixture.
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove spice bag.
Drain watermelon rind; rinse well and cover with cold water.
Simmer, covered, until tender.
Add to hot spiced liquid. Simmer covered until clear, about 10 minutes.
Let stand 24 hours. Seal in sterilized jars, placing some of the cinnamon stick and cloves in each jar.
Yields 5 pints.
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