Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add rind. Cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Divide rinds among two 24-oz. glass jars. Bring sugar, vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon to a boil in a 4-qt. saucepan over high heat; pour over rinds. Seal jars with lids; let cool. Chill.

Recipes

Watermelon Rind Pickles

Name: Watermelon Rind Pickles
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes 6 Cups
Ingredients: 1 3 ⁄ 4 lb. peeled watermelon rind, cut into 1″ pieces; 4 cups sugar; 2 cups apple cider vinegar; 3 whole cloves; 1 stick cinnamon

Serves
makes 6 Cups

TODD COLEMAN

Crunchy, sweet watermelon pickles offer a bright contrast to smoked meats. This recipe first appeared in our June/July 2011 BBQ issue.

Ingredients

1 ³⁄₄ lb. peeled watermelon rind, cut into 1″ pieces
4 cups sugar
2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add rind. Cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Divide rinds among two 24-oz. glass jars. Bring sugar, vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon to a boil in a 4-qt. saucepan over high heat; pour over rinds. Seal jars with lids; let cool. Chill.