Watermelon Pickle Recipe

Posted by Grandma Jeanne on December 2, 2005

This old recipe for watermelon pickles is from a notebook my Grandma Ida (born in 1906) kept of her favorite recipes. This recipe was from Mrs. Povick who lived at the end of my grandma’s street. This old recipe is probably from the 1940s or 1950s.

Rind of one large watermelon

Peel and remove all green and pink portions from the watermelon rind.

Cut in 1 inch cubes, and soak overnight in salt water (4 tablespoons salt to 1 quart of water).

Drain. Cover with fresh water, and cook until almost tender.

Drain the watermelon, and make a syrup of 4 cups sugar, 2 cups vinegar, 4 teaspoons whole cloves, 8 cinnamon sticks, and a little mustard seed. Tie spices in bag.

Heat syrup and spices to boiling and allow to set for 15 minutes. Add drained watermelon rind, and cook till clear and transparent.

Pack boiling hot in jars, and seal at once.

Dill Pickle Recipe

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This old recipe for dill pickles is from a notebook my Grandma Ida (born in 1906) kept of her favorite recipes. This recipe was from Mrs. Povick who lived at the end of my grandma’s street. This old recipe is probably from the 1940s or 1950s.

This recipe assumes that you already know how to make pickles!

9 cups water
3 cups vinegar
1 cup salt

Boil together, and pour hot over cucumbers.