Watermelon Rind Pickles
- Ready In:
- 54hrs
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
6 quarts
ingredients
- 3 quarts watermelon rind (about 6 pounds)
- 1⁄4 cup salt
- 3 quarts water
- 2 quarts ice cubes (2 trays)
- 9 cups sugar
- 3 cups distilled white vinegar
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced with seeds removed
directions
- Trim green skin and pink flesh from thick watermelon rind.
- Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- In large bowl, combine salt, 3 quarts of water and ice cubes.
- Add watermelon rind and let stand 3 to 4 hours.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Cover with cold water and cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
- Do not overcook.
- Drain.
- Combine sugar, vinegar, water and spices (tied in a clean, thin cloth).
- Boil 5 minutes and pour over watermelon.
- Add lemon slices.
- Allow to stand overnight.
- Heat watermelon in syrup to boiling and cook slowly for 1 hour.
- Pack loosely into clean, hot pint jars.
- To each jar, add one stick of cinnamon from spice bag.
- cover with boiling syrup, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
- Remove air bubbles, wipe jar rims and adjust lids.
- Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mrs. Hughes
United States
I love to cook healthy, but I want it to be easy and delicious! HA! I like cooking with an instant pot and the crockpot. Cooking in the oven is great...as long as I don't have to do a lot of prep work to get it in the oven. I am a teacher and don't have time for complicated and time consuming recipes during the school year.
During the summer, it's a different story. I'll cook those complicated and time consuming recipes. I have a bit more time for that.
I like a good farmer's market where I can get fresh vegetables Because, let's face it, those farmer's market vegetables just taste better! Nothing beats fresh fruits and vegetables and summer is the best time to enjoy those.
I really enjoy cooking for my husband and family, gatherings with friends and family, church and work potlucks, and anyone else who needs something to eat. hahaa
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My mother was a fantastic cook! I've never had fried chicken as good as hers. Her chocolate pie was the absolute best. She made the best lasagna, chicken and dressing, chicken pot pie, Christmas candy, cakes, and pies. Although mom and I cook differently, I learned so much from her about cooking good food. So, really I owe my cooking skills to my mom.