Hi all. I am making watermelon rind pickles from NCHFP https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/pickle/fruit-pickles/watermelon-rind-pickles/
There is the addition of a thinly sliced lemon in the ingredients. What is the purpose of the lemon? Is it to preserve the color of the watermelon rind? Could I use a couple tablespoons of bottled lemon juice instead?
Thank you in advance
by MrsKoliver