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Watermelon Pickles

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This International dessert features Prepared watermelon rind, Salt, White vinegar, Sugar, Sticks; broken. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 2374.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Prepared watermelon rind, Salt, White vinegar, Sugar, Sticks; broken. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 4 quart Prepared watermelon rind
  • 2 tablespoon Salt
  • 4 cup White vinegar
  • 8 cup Sugar
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks; broken
  • 1 tablespoon Whole cloves
  • 1 " piece gingerroot (opt.)
Directions
  1. 1
    To prepare watermelon rind, cut rind into 2- x 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2
    Trim green skin and pink flesh from rind.
  3. 3
    Place prepared rind in large kettle and add salt and enough boiling water to cover.
  4. 4
    Simmer until tender.
  5. 5
    Drain and chill rind in very cold water at least 1 hour or overnight in refrigerator.
  6. 6
    Combine vinegar, sugar and mixture of cinnamon, cloves and gingerroot tied in cheesecloth.
  7. 7
    Bring to boil and boil 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    Drain watermelon rind and add to syrup.
  9. 9
    Simmer until rind becomes translucent, about 10 minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove and discard spices.
  11. 11
    Pack rind and syrup into hot sterilized quart jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space.
  12. 12
    Adjust lids and process in boiling water bath 20 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2374.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 29279.1mg1220%
Total Carbohydrate 618.5g207%
Dietary Fiber 43.6g175%
Sugars 541.2g
Protein 8.8g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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