watermelon rind pickles

How To Make watermelon rind pickles

• Step 1
  Preparing the Rind: Trim the green skin and pink flesh from the rind. Cut into inch pieces.
• Step 2
  Dissolve the salt in 8 cups of water and pour over the rind. Let stand 5 to 6 hours. Drain, rinse and drain again.
• Step 3
  Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
• Step 4
  Sprinkle the ginger over the rind; cover with water and cook until fork tender. Drain.
• Step 5
  Preparing Pickles: Combine the sugar, lemon juice and 6 cups water in a large pot or Dutch oven. Boil for 5 minutes.
• Step 6
  Add the rind and boil gently for 30 minutes or until syrup thickens.
• Step 7
  Add sliced lemon and cook until the rind is transparent.
• Step 8
  Pack hot into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Remove air bubbles. Adjust caps. Process 20 minutes in boiling water bath.
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