Watermelon Rind Pickles

Sweet and tangy pickled watermelon rind — a Southern tradition.

Ingredients

• 4.00 cup watermelon rind , peeled and cubed
• 2.00 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2.00 cup water
• 1.50 cup sugar
• 1.00 tbsp salt
• 1.00 tsp whole cloves
• 1.00 cup innamon stick
• 1.00 l emon , sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Remove green skin and most of red flesh from watermelon rind.

2. 2

   Cut into 1-inch cubes.

3. 3

   Soak in salted water overnight.

4. 4

   Drain and rinse.

5. 5

   Boil vinegar, water, sugar, and spices until sugar dissolves.

6. 6

   Add rind and lemon.

7. 7

   Simmer 30 minutes until rind is tender.

8. 8

   Pack into sterilized jars.

9. 9

   Seal and process or refrigerate.

10. 10

    Wait 1 week before eating.

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