Title: Pickled Watermelon Rind (Aha)
Categories: Pickle Healthy
Yield: 3 Servings

3	lb	White part of watermelon
		Rind, cubed
2	tb	Salt
1	qt	Water
3	c	Sugar
2	c	Cider vinegar
1	c	Cold water
1	tb	Whole allspice
1	tb	Whole cloves
1	tb	Cinnamon stick pieces
1		Lemon, sliced

Set rind aside in a glass bowl.

In a large bowl, make a brine of 2 T salt and 1 qt of water. Add rind, making sure it is completely covered. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Remove from refrigerator and discard brine. Place rind in a large saucepan, stockpot, or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cover rind with fresh water. bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, or until rind is tender. Drain and discard liquid. Set rind aside.

In a stockpot over medium-high heat, combine sugar, vinegar, and 1 c cold water. Heat until sugar dissolves. Enclose allspice, cloves, cinnamon, and lemon in a cheesecloth bag. Place bag in vinegar mixture. Add watermelon rind and cook 45 mintues, or until transparent. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

Nutritional Analysis: Calories 104 kcal Cholesterol 0 mg Saturated Fat 0 gm Protein 1 gm Sodium 508 mg Polyunsaturated Fat 0 gm Carbohydrate 26 gm Total Fat 0 gm Monounsaturated Fat 0 gm

From: American Heart Association Cookbook Fifth Edition Times Books, 1991

Entered by: Lawrence Kellie Sun 11-24-1996 at 14:16:17

Size of Serving: 18; 1/3 cup per serving

From: Lawrence Kellie Date: 15 Dec 96 Home Cooking Ä

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