Watermelon Pickles
Watermelon Pickles is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 lb. watermelon, lime-water made from: 1 qt. water and 1 tbsp. lime, 1 qt. cider vinegar, 1 c. water and 5 c. sugar (2-1/2 lb), this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Great for entertaining guests or a cozy night in.
π Recipe adapted from RecipeNLG-Full
Pare and remove all green and pink portions from watermelon rind.
Cut it in the desired shape or size, and soak for 2-3 hours in lime water.
Drain the watermelon rind.
Cover it with fresh cold water.
Cook for 1 hour or until tender.
Drain the watermelon.
Cover with a weak vinegar (1 c. of vinegar in 2 cups water) and allow to stand overnight.
Discard the liquid next morning and make sirup of the 3 cups of vinegar, 1/2 c. water, sugar, spice.
Heat the sirup to 180Β°.
Cover and infuse for 1 hour.
Add the drained watermelon and cook gently for 2 hour or until the sirup is fairly thick.
Process in a water-bath canner for 15 minutes.
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