watermelon rind pickles

How To Make watermelon rind pickles

• Step 1
  Place rind in a large stockpot. Add salt and enough water to cover. Simmer over low heat until the rind is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and chill in very cold water for 2-6 hours.
• Step 2
  Combine vinegar and sugar in a large pot and bring to a boil on high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Reduce heat to low. Tie the cinnamon and cloves in a square of cheesecloth and add to the syrup; add rind to syrup and simmer over low heat until the rind become slightly transparent, about 30 minutes. Remove and discard the spice bag.
• Step 3
  Pack the rind and syrup into hot sterilized pint canning jars, leaving 1/4" head space. Wipe the jar rims with a clean, damp cloth, fit them with the hot lids and tightly screw on the metal rings.
• Step 4
  Process in a bath of boiling water (the water should cover the jars by 1") for 10 minutes. Then cool on wire rack, and store in a cool dark place. Refrigerate after opening. Makes 4 pints.
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