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Watermelon Pickle

Ingredients

  • 2-3 kg watermelon
  • Enough water for boiling
  • 4 c water
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 4 c vinegar
  • 1 c water I think I forgot to mention this in the video!
  • 5 c sugar yep! You know it, high portions of salt, vinegar, salt, are good for many sorts of pickles
  • 1 tbsp cloves
  • 3 small cinnamon sticks
  • A generous pinch of cinnamon powder
  • 8 whole allspice
  • 1/2 tsp allspice powder

Instructions

  • Scoop away the watermelon flesh, reserve for making smoothie or whatever you wish. We will just be needing the rinds :) Peel the green part and make sure to remove the pink part as much as you can, leaving the white part only. Rinse.
  • In a bowl, mix water and lime juice, then soak the white rinds for 2-2 1/2 H, drain
  • Place rinds into a pot, pour enough water to cover it, boil til soften
  • Take off from heat, let rest overnight
  • Drain cooked watermelon
  • Place the rest of the ingredients into a pot, bring to boil for 5 mins on high
  • Add in watermelon, bring back to boil
  • Simmer until thickened, 2 H
  • Store in jars, chilled

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