Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 lbs watermelon rind
2 cups vinegar (white )
2 cups water
4 cups sugar
3 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp whole allspice
1 lemon, sliced thin
1/4 cup salt
1 quart water

Directions:

Pare watermelon rind and remove all pink portions.
Cut rind into 1 x 2 inch pieces about 1 inch thick or into 3/4 by 1 inch cubes.
Weigh.
Soak rind overnight in brine made by dissolving 1/4 cup salt in each quart of water (make enough brine to cover).
Drain rind, wash in fresh water and drain.
Combine remaining ingredients and boil together 5 minutes.
Add rind a few at a time and cook until rind is clear.(simmer about 30 Min.).
Pack rind in hot sterilized jars.
Cover with boiling syrup and seal.
Spices may be tied in cheesecloth bag if desired.
Cantaloupe rind, pumpkin or winter squash rind may be cut into pieces and pickled in the same way.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	629.72 Kcal (2637 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.04g	0%
Sodium	7090.41mg	295%
Potassium	539.13mg	11%
Total Carbs	157.93g	53%
Sugars	145.25g	581%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	2%
Protein	4.71g	9%
Vitamin C	44.2mg	74%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	86.9mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	58.26 Kcal (244 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	656.03mg	295%
Potassium	49.88mg	11%
Total Carbs	14.61g	53%
Sugars	13.44g	581%
Dietary Fiber	0.05g	2%
Protein	0.44g	9%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	74%
Calcium	8mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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