Watermelon Pickle, Gluten-Free Naturally

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WATERMELON PICKLE

100 Year Old Vintage Recipe

 

INGREDIENTS

7 ½ Lb Watermelon Rind, trimmed, cleaned

3 Tsp Salt

3 1 Inch Cinnamon Sticks

2 Tbls Whole Cloves

8 Cups Sugar

3 Cups Apple Cider Vinegar

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Prepare watermelon rind by paring off all green rind and most of pink flesh leaving only the white rind.  Cut the white into one inch pieces.  In large sauce pot, combine rind, salt, and 5 quarts of water.  Bring to boil, boiling gently, uncovered, 15-20 minutes.  Drain rind well and place rind in large, clean, glass jar or bowl. 

 

In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, and spices.  Bring to boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  Continue boiling, uncovered, for 10 more minutes.  Remove from heat and pour syrup over the rind and cover tightly.  Allow to cool and refrigerate overnight.

 

Next day, drain syrup into saucepan and bring to boil again for 10 minutes.  If desired, move rind to several smaller jars.  Pour syrup over rind, allow to cool and keep in refrigerator.

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CarolAnne Le Blanc

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