Spiced Watermellon Rind

Spiced Watermellon Rind

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Categories : Canning Condiments

Fruits Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

5 Pounds Watermelon Rind -- peeled & cubed

2 Quarts Water

2 Tablespoons Pickling Lime

1 1/2 Quarts White Vinegar

8 Cups Sugar

2 Teaspoons Salt

1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice

--Tied In A Cloth Bag--

1/2 Cup Cinnamon Sticks And Whole Cloves

Soak rind cubes overnight in lime water. Drain, rinse, soak in clear water

2 hours. Combine vinegar, sugar, salt, lemon juice and spices and bring

to a hard boil. Add rind and cook slowly, about 45 minutes, until rind is

tender. Remove bag of spices and fill sterilized jars. Allow a small space

at top of jars, and be sure rind is covered with liquid before sealing.

Makes 10 pints. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -