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  • 8/3 Watermelon Day 2

    From Ben Collver@1:18/200 to All on Sun Aug 2 11:26:00 2026
    * Exported from MasterCook *

    Pickled Watermelon Rind

    Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
    Serving Size : 96 Preparation Time :2:00
    Categories : Pickles

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    1 lg Watermelon rind
    1 qt Water
    1/4 c Kosher salt
    1 qt Cider vinegar
    8 c Sugar
    8 Cinnamon sticks -- broken up
    1 tb Whole cloves
    1 tb Allspice berries

    Peel and remove all green and pink portions from rind. Cut into 1"
    cubes and soak in salt water overnight. Drain and cover with fresh
    water. Cook until almost tender. Drain. Make a syrup of vinegar and
    sugar. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to syrup. Boil for
    15 minutes, then let stand 15 minutes.

    Remove spice bag. Add drained watermelon rind. Cook until clear. Pack
    into sterile jars and seal according to manufacturer's instructions.

    Yield: 6 Pints


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