Cut rind into 1 x 2 inch pieces about 1 inch thick or into 3 4 by 1 inch cubes. In addition the amino acids in the rind help to relax the blood vessels reducing muscle cramps which are common in the third trimester. Rinse and drain well. So if you are expecting this recipe for old fashioned watermelon rind pickles is ideal to have on hand to enjoy once in a while. Pickled watermelon rind an old fashioned pickled watermelon rind recipe with vinegar cloves cinnamon sugar.

In a dutch oven mix sugar vinegar 2 cinnamon sticks cloves and peppercorns. Cooks have been making watermelon rind pickles for centuries. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. 4 5 quarts watermelon rind. 2 cups apple cider vinegar.

Dissolve salt in a large bowl with enough water to cover the trimmed watermelon rind cubes all green and red parts removed. While the watermelon rind is cooking combine. Mustard seed and optional red food coloring. Step 7 cook the watermelon rind. Cut off the outer green skin and remove the red watermelon flesh leaving a very thin layer of pink.

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Select watermelon with a thick firm rind. Bring to a boil reduce heat to a simmer and cook until tender about 10 minutes. Place rind in a large nonreactive bowl. Watermelon rind pickles are a multi step process. Step 8 cook the seasoned syrup mix.

First the trimmed rind of a watermelon is cut into slices and soaked overnight in a salt water brine then boiled to tenderize and later boiled in a spiced vinegar and sugar mixture and left to stand overnight before preparing for water bath canning. Halfway through after 5 minutes add the sliced lemon. Soak the watermelon rind overnight in the salty water. Amelia simmons american cookery the first cookbook published in the united states in 1796 includes a recipe for preserving watermelon rind. 1 tablespoon whole cloves.

Drain rinse and place the rind cubes into a large saucepan over medium heat. However you prepare them they re a great way to use scraps in. Stir in water and salt. Drain rind wash in fresh water and drain. Abby fisher a former slave from mobile ala who was the first black american woman to record her own recipes also offers instructions for.

1 inch cube of fresh ginger. Soak rind overnight in brine made by dissolving 1 4 cup salt in each quart of water make enough brine to cover. Old fashioned watermelon pickles. Combine remaining ingredients and boil together 5. Watermelon rind pickles are an old fashioned specialty but they re not the only way to enjoy this oft wasted part of the fruit.

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Pare watermelon rind and remove all pink portions. Pare watermelon rind and remove all pink portions. 1 inch cube of fresh ginger. Drain rinse and place the rind cubes into a large saucepan over medium heat. First the trimmed rind of a watermelon is cut into slices and soaked overnight in a salt water brine then boiled to tenderize and later boiled in a spiced vinegar and sugar mixture and left to stand overnight before preparing for water bath canning.

Watermelon rind pickles are an old fashioned specialty but they re not the only way to enjoy this oft wasted part of the fruit. Select watermelon with a thick firm rind. Dissolve salt in a large bowl with enough water to cover the trimmed watermelon rind cubes all green and red parts removed. In a dutch oven mix sugar vinegar 2 cinnamon sticks cloves and peppercorns. Cut rind into 1 x 2 inch pieces about 1 inch thick or into 3 4 by 1 inch cubes.