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Watermelon FLESH Pickles

List of Ingredients




16 cups watermelon pieces (approximately 1/2 a large watermelon)
1 cup salt
cold water
2 tablespoons whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
2 pieces ginger root
1 lemon, thinly sliced
8 cups granulated sugar
4 cups white vinegar
4 cups water
Method
Use the firm light pink watermelon flesh; cut in 1 inch pieces.
Dissolve slat thoroughly in 8 cups cold water, pour over
watermelon pieces; add more water if needed to cover watermelon.
Let stand 6 hours; drain, rinse well and cover with fresh cold water.
Cook until just tender; drain.
Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and combine with remaining
ingredients; simmer 10 minutes.
Add watermelon pieces and simmer until clear; remove spice
bag. (Add boiling water to syrup if it becomes too thick before
the watermelon pieces are clear.)
Pack, boiling hot, into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/8 inch head space; seal.

Yield: 6 (8 ounce) jars.
Note: good with pork or turkey



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