Watermelon is not just for slicing and eating. Rind pickles and preserves celebrate melon season year round and evoke memories of growing up with the unforgettable aroma of pickling spices in grandma's kitchen on a warm summer day, stacks of canning jars and lids, and treasured recipes written on slips of paper, passed down from mother to daughter. Watermelon rind pickles were regulars at county fairs, transcending Southern geography. For a delicious twist, wrap the rind pickles in bacon and cook in the oven on a high heat for an extraordinary appetizer.
