This is a recipe card found in a big box lot of old recipes circa 1962. An interesting twist to this card is that the other side of it is for a Democrat Candidate for State Representative of Howard County. You can view both copies of the card below.

Before using this recipe, it’s important to read this page, the “Safe Canning & Food Preservation” section.

Watermelon Pickles
4 Qts.

3 cups Sugar
2 cups Vinegar
1 cup Water
1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
3 sticks Cinnamon

Peel and cut melon rind, sprinkle with salt and let stand 2 hours.

Rinse and cook until tender in salt water.

Drain and pack in jars.

Cover with syrup and seal.