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Sweet Watermelon rind Pickles

Free Pickle Recipe - Sweet Watermelon Rind Pickles

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SWEET WATERMELON RIND PICKLES
 
2 lbs. rind (1 large melon)
1/4 cup salt
3 3/4 c. water
2 1/4 cups granualted sugar or superfine (I prefer superfine in
canning)
1 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
6 whole cloves
3 in cinnamon stick

Remove the dark green skin from melon rind leaving a thin layer, no
more than 1/8 in thick, of the pink fruit.
Cut rind into slices 2 x 1/4 in thick and put in a large bowl.
Dissolve salt in 2 1/2 cups of water. Pour over the rind, cover and leave 6 hours or overnight.
Drain rind and rinse under cold water.
Put in a pan, cover with fresh water. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes til just tender. Drain well.
Put sugar, vinegar, and remaining water in a clean pan. Tie cloves and cinnamon stick in cheesecloth and add to pan. Heat gently, stir occassionally, til sugar is dissolved, then bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
Turn off heat. Add rind, cover and let stand for 2 hours. Slowly bring mixture back to the boil, lower heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes, or till rind has a translucent appearance.
Remove and discard spice bag. Place rind in hot sterile jars, pour over the hot syrup, tap the jar to release any trapped air, cover and seal.

This is a very old recipe that has won Reserve Champion at the fair before. If you like sweet tastes, you'll like this.