Sweet Pickled Watermelon
By: Joann S.
Published: Monday, February 21, 2011 - 6:42am

Ingredients




2 pounds Watermelon Rind
4 cups Sugar
1 cup Salt with 4 quarts Water
2 quarts Vinegar
1/4 cup Mixed Pickling Spices

Preparation

1 Pare rind, remove all red meat and cut into small strips. Soak in salt water overnight. Next morning soak in fresh water about 2 hours. Drain. Boil vinegar and spices tied in a bag until clear, about 12 minutes. Add watermelon rind and boil until tender but not soft. Remove rind to a jar with a perforated skimmer, boil syrup down a little and pour into jars over cooked rind. Cover, airtight and keep in a cool place.