PICKLED WATERMELON RIND

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This is a family recipe that has been handed down for generations. The best way to enjoy it is on a cracker with peanut butter and mayonnaise.

Provided by winnyp63

Categories     Spreads

Time P4DT1h

Yield 8 pint jars, 80 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 lbs watermelon rind
1/4 cup salt
1 quart water
7 cups sugar
2 quarts cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon clove oil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon oil

Steps:

  • Trim dark green and pink from rind and cut into 1 inch cubes.
  • Soak overnight in saltwater 1/4 c salt to 1 quart water.
  • Drain, rinse, cover in cold water.
  • Cook just until tender, but not soft.
  • Drain.
  • Combine: Sugar, vinegar, oils.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Pour over rind and let stand one night in refrigerator.
  • Drain in a pan (2nd day) reheat solution adding 2 more cups of sugar.
  • Pour over rind again and set another night.
  • Repeat again 3rd day.
  • On 4th day heat rind in the syrup add 2 more cups of sugar.
  • Simmer until rind is clear.
  • Seal in hot, sterilized jars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.7, Sodium 355.1, Carbohydrate 17.7, Sugar 17.6

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