watermelon rind pickles

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58 Pinches
Central, LA
Updated on Dec 11, 2011

Old Cajun recipe! Cajuns never threw out anything, not even the watermelon rinds!

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yield Makes about 4 pints.

Ingredients

  • 1 small watermelon
  • 6 cups sugar

How To Make watermelon rind pickles

  • Step 1
    After red meat of watermelon is eaten, cut rinds from the slices, leaving a little white on them. Cut into chunks. Add water and sugar to pot. Throw watermelon in making sure it is covered with water. Slow boil for about 4 hours. When tender and juice is thick, spoon into scalded jars. Pour juice in to fill. Seal tightly.

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