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Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• water
• salt
• white sugar
• cider vinegar
• clove
• cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and salt to a boil in a large, enameled stockpot over high heat. Add watermelon rinds; return to a boil and cook for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. Add 6 cups sugar and vinegar to stockpot; bring to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in rinds, cover, and let stand overnight.
2. 2 On day 2, transfer rinds to a clean bowl using a slotted spoon. Heat syrup in the stockpot over high heat; add 4 cups sugar. Bring to a boil until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in rinds, cover, and let stand overnight.
3. 3 On day 3, transfer rinds to a clean bowl using a slotted spoon. Heat syrup in the stockpot over high heat; add 2 cups sugar. Bring to a boil until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in rinds, cover, and let stand overnight. Repeat Step 3 every day for 6 more days.
4. 4 On day 10, inspect 14 (1-pint) canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. Sterilize jars, rings, and lids in boiling water; immerse in simmering water until watermelon rinds are ready. Pack rinds into sterilized jars, making sure there are no spaces or air pockets on the sides. Add 2 cloves and 1 cinnamon stick to each jar. Return syrup to a boil; fill jars with syrup to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel and remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
5. 5 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and carefully lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 2 inches. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat; let jars stand in water off heat for 2 hours.
6. 6 Remove jars from the stockpot; place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart until cool. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down and the seal is tight. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area for 2 weeks before opening.

By TLMorrow

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• cranberry
• walnut
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• pumpkin pie spice
• flour
• salt
• pastry
• confectioners sugar
• orange zest
• orange juice

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. 2 Place watermelon rind in a saucepan and cover with water and bring this to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the rind becomes tender and translucent. Remove from heat and drain.
3. 3 Place cooked watermelon rind in a large bowl and add the cranberries, walnuts and vinegar. Combine the sugar, pumpkin pie spice, flour, and the salt. Add this to the rind mixture and stir well.
4. 4 Line a 9 inch pie plate with bottom pastry, trim the pastry even with the edge. Add the filling. Roll out the remaining pastry and make a lattice crust. Seal and flute edges.
5. 5 Cover pie with aluminum foil and bake at 425 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for another 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
6. 6 In a small bowl, combine confectioners sugar, orange rind and orange juice. Stir to combine, and spoon over hot pie. Cool on a wire rack.

By Lisa Olson

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• water
• white sugar
• spearmint leaf
• basil

Instructions

1. 1 Cut watermelon rind into 2-inch long, 1-inch wide, and 1/2-inch thick pieces.
2. 2 Combine water, sugar, spearmint, and basil in a large pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Strain out spearmint and basil. Add watermelon rind, making sure pieces are completely immersed. Cook until rind is soft, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Drain watermelon pieces and arrange in a single layer on dehydrator trays. Dry according to the manufacturer's instructions until pieces are candied, 6 to 8 hours.

By BJMeltz

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• water
• salt
• white sugar
• water
• cinnamon stick
• clove
• lemon
• red food coloring

Instructions

1. 1 Peel off the green part of the watermelon rind, and slice into 2 inch pieces. Soak the rind in a solution of 1 gallon water and 1/2 cup salt overnight.
2. 2 Remove rind from the salt water, and place in a stockpot with clean water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the rind is tender. Drain.
3. 3 In a large pot, combine the sugar, 8 cups water, and sliced lemons. Tie the cinnamon and cloves into a cheesecloth bag, and place in the pot. Bring the syrup to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes. Add the rinds, and cook until transparent. Remove spice bag. Stir in red food coloring, if using. Ladle preserves into hot sterile jars, and process to seal.

By Dave McIntyre

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• water
• pickling salt
• white sugar
• white vinegar
• water
• clove
• cinnamon
• allspice

Instructions

1. 1 Place watermelon rinds in a glass bowl with enough water to cover; stir in pickling salt. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 Rinse watermelon rinds 2 to 3 times, removing excess salt from brine. Taste; rinse until reaches desired saltiness level. Drain.
3. 3 Transfer watermelon rinds to a large saucepan with enough cold water to cover; bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
4. 4 Inspect 2 quart-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until watermelon rinds ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
5. 5 Combine sugar, vinegar, 2 cups water, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Pour vinegar mixture into a bowl through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids.
6. 6 Drain watermelon rinds; pack into hot, sterilized jars. Ladle vinegar mixture into each jar, filling to within ½ inch of top. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
7. 7 Cool to room temperature, 30 to 45 minutes. Store in the refrigerator.

By Shantelle

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• water
• salt
• clove
• mustard seed
• cinnamon stick
• apple cider vinegar
• white sugar
• green food coloring

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together water and salt in a glass bowl until salt has dissolved. Add watermelon rinds and any additional water needed to cover them. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
2. 2 Drain watermelon rinds from salted water and place into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover with fresh water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil rinds for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. 3 Meanwhile, tie cloves, mustard seed, and cinnamon sticks in a piece of cheesecloth. Place into a large saucepan or Dutch oven along with vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in drained watermelon rind, then return to the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until rind is transparent and syrup is slightly thickened, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove and discard the spices after 40 minutes. Stir in food coloring.
5. 5 Ladle into hot sterilized 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Seal jars with new lids and rings, making sure you have cleaned the jar rims of any residue. Process jars under 1 inch of water in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Let cool overnight, then press down on the lids to make sure they are sealed before storing. Store any opened jars in the refrigerator.

By Nancy Hansen Puig

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• rice vinegar
• brown sugar
• ginger root
• shallot
• red pepper flakes
• salt
• bacon
• ginger root
• garlic
• lime
• cilantro stem
• cilantro leaf
• watermelon
• green onion

Instructions

1. 1 Boil 1 ½ cups vinegar in a medium saucepan. Add 4 tablespoons brown sugar, crushed ginger, shallots, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until sugar and salt dissolve; remove pickling liquid from heat.
2. 2 Place watermelon rind in a large bowl; strain pickling liquid through a fine-mesh strainer over rind. Stir to combine; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3. 3 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly brown, about 10 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop or crumble bacon into pieces when cool.
4. 4 Place 1/2 cup chopped ginger, garlic, lime juice, cilantro stems, remaining 1 cup vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender. Blend on high speed, scraping down jar occasionally, until dressing is mostly smooth.
5. 5 To assemble the salad: Place 1 cup fresh watermelon on a plate, drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing, top with 2 tablespoons pickled rind, 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon, 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, and 1/2 tablespoon green onion.

By Myra L

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• canning salt
• water
• water
• cinnamon stick
• allspice
• clove
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• maraschino cherry
• lemon
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Stir canning salt into 1 gallon water in a large container until dissolved; add watermelon rind. Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid and let sit 12 hours. Drain and rinse completely.
3. 3 Combine drained watermelon rind and 1 gallon water in a stock pot. Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rind is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour; drain and set aside.
4. 4 Put cinnamon sticks, allspice, and cloves in cheesecloth or spice bag. Combine vinegar, sugar, spice bag, maraschino cherries, and lemon slices in the stock pot; stir until sugar is dissolved.
5. 5 Add watermelon rind to the pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rind is transparent, about 5-10 minutes. Remove the spice bag and set aside.
6. 6 Sterilize 6 (1-pint) jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Put one whole clove into each jar. Break cinnamon sticks into pieces and put 1 piece into each jar.
7. 7 Pack the watermelon rind with the vinegar mixture into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
8. 8 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes.
9. 9 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By KERYNE

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• onion
• salt
• apple cider vinegar
• sugar
• ginger
• garlic
• cinnamon
• mustard
• turmeric
• chipotle pepper
• clove
• canning jar
• lid
• ring

Instructions

1. 1 Stir watermelon rind, onion, and salt together in a large bowl; refrigerate until liquid has been released from the rind, about 24 hours.
2. 2 Combine vinegar, sugar, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, mustard, turmeric, chipotle pepper, and cloves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Decrease heat to low and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Add watermelon rind mixture and simmer for 30 minutes more.
3. 3 Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack piccalilli into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

By sueb

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• white sugar
• salt
• water
• white sugar
• lemongrass

Instructions

1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar all over the parchment.
2. 2 Place watermelon rind in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, rinse saucepan, and return watermelon to saucepan.
3. 3 Stir salt and enough water to cover into watermelon rind in the saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain, rinse, rinse saucepan, and transfer watermelon to a bowl.
4. 4 Combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup white sugar, and lemongrass in the same saucepan; bring to a boil, add watermelon rind, and stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes. Continue simmering, stirring constantly, until remaining liquid evaporates and watermelon rind has a gumdrop-like consistency, about 30 minutes more.
5. 5 Transfer watermelon rind to prepared baking sheet and roll to coat with sugar. Store in an airtight container.

By sueb

Ingredients

• ✓ watermelon rind
• apple cider vinegar
• soy sauce
• salt
• white sugar
• mason jar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine apple cider vinegar and soy sauce in a bowl. Stir in salt and sugar; continue mixing until completely dissolved.
2. 2 Press the cut pieces of watermelon rind into a 16-ounce Mason jar. Pour pickling liquid over watermelon rinds. Seal and refrigerate overnight for best results.

By Diana71