Annie P's Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe

• rind of one large watermelon
• 1/4 c. pickling salt
• 4 c. water
• 8 c. sugar
• 4 c. cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. whole cloves
• 5 x cinnamon, sticks
• 2 Tbsp. whole allspice

1. Remove all red and pink watermelon flesh from the rind.
2. Cut rind into 1 inch cubes.
3. Add in pickling salt to 4 c. water.
4. Immerse watermelon cubes and soak overnight.
5. Drain thoroughly the next day.
6. Cover watermelon in a large pot with fresh cool water.
7. Simmer about 7 min till rind is almost tender.
8. Drain thoroughly.
9. Combine sugar and vinegar in a large pot.
10. Tie spices in a cheesecloth and add in to the pot.
11. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 5 min.
12. Add in liquid removed watermelon rind to brine.
13. Simmer for 15 min or possibly till rind is clear and translucent/soft.
14. Throw away spice bag.
15. Pack rind into sterilized jars.
16. Fill each jar to within 1/4 inch of brim with warm brine.
17. Seal immediately.
18. Yield: 8 pints/4 litres/16 c.

watermelon, pickling salt, water, sugar, cider vinegar, whole cloves, cinnamon, whole allspice

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/annie-p-s-watermelon-rind-pickles-65685 (may not work)