Mommy's Watermelon Rind Pickles |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Make the most of summer watermelon by saving the rind and making these tangy spiced pickles. Ingredients:
1 large watermelon, quartered |
1/2 cup salt |
2 1/2 quarts water, divided |
1 3/4 cups cider vinegar |
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar |
2 cups sugar |
1 lemon, thinly sliced |
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks |
2 teaspoons cracked allspice |
1 teaspoon whole cloves |
Directions:
1. Cut pulp from watermelon rind, leaving a small amount of red pulp on rind. Reserve pulp for another use. Cut rind into 1-inch cubes, and place in a large bowl.
2. Stir together salt and 2 quarts water. Pour over rind. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drain; rinse well.
3. Combine rind with water to cover in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until tender. Drain.
4. Combine remaining 2 cups water, vinegars, and next 5 ingredients in Dutch oven or very large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture becomes a thin syrup. Add rind, and simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until rind becomes translucent.
5. Pack hot rind mixture into hot jars, distributing lemon and spices evenly and filling to 1/2 inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids, and screw on bands. Process in boiling water bath 20 minutes.
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