Crisp Pickled Watermelon Rind

* Exported from MasterCook *

CRISP PICKLED WATERMELON RIND

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Fruits

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Peel and remove all the green and pink portions from
the rind of a large watermelon. Cut the rind into
cubes or slices and measure 4 quarts. Drop the rind
into a kettle of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes,
and drain. Cool. Dissolve 4 T Slaked lime (obtainable
at your drugstore) in 2 quarts cold water Pour the
solution over the watermelon rind and let rind stand
for 3 hours. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Cover the
rind with clear cold water, bring to a boil and boil
until the rind is tender. Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup
vinegar, and 4 cups water. Add 2 T each of whole
allspice and whole cloves, 4 sticks cinnamon and 2
pieces of ginger root, all tied in a bag. Bring to a
boil and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rind and 2 hot
peppers, bring agin to a boil, and simmer for 30
minutes. Let the rind stand in the syrup in a cool
place for 12 to 24 hours. Add 3 Cups vinegar and 2-4
cups sugar according to taste, bring to a boil and
simmer until the rind is transparent. If the syrup
becomes too thick before the rind is clear, add 1/2
cup hot water from time to time as needed. Discard
the spice bag, pack the rind and the boiling-hot syrup
into hot jars and seal. Makes 8 Pints.



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