Help! Pickling goof!!! What to do now?

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agm_cape_cod

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I was making pickled watermelon rind as well as doing other things today. I was suppose to brine the rind for 24 hours then boil until tender followed by covering the rinds with a syrup. I boiled and didn't brine. I don't know whether I should go ahead and put the syrup on it and go from there without brining or just give up on this batch of rind and start with another watermelon (groan!!!). Any suggestions? The recipe is from Jeanne Lesem, Preserving Today.

TIA.

 
What about adding some onion, red bell pepper and cucumber

and make a relish out of it? I have a sweet pickle relish recipe that I love. I think it might be good in it. Maybe just try a little batch and see how it tastes. I think the brining is a critical aspect in the recipe and I don't think proceeding with the recipe is going to work, but that's just my opinion.

 
I would give up on it and start with new rind

I've made a lot of watermelon pickles in my time and they need the brine to turn out right. Just my opinion.

 
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