Watermelon Pickle

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      Title: Watermelon Pickle
 Categories: Preserves, Pickles
      Yield: 12 Half pints
 
      4 lb Watermelon rind (outer green
           Peeled, pink pulp removed)
      2 qt Cold water
      1 tb Slake lime
      2 tb Whole allspice
      2 tb Whole cloves
      1 qt Vinegar
      1 qt Water
  3 1/2 lb Sugar
      6    Pieces stick cinnamon
 
Remove all pink pulp from rind and peel. Weigh. Cut in 1-inch
cubes.
 
Combine cold water and lime; pour over rind. Let stand 1 hour.
Drain.
 
Cover with fresh cold water. Simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain.
 
Tie spices in cheesecloth.
 
Combine vinegar, remaining water and sugar. Heat until sugar
dissolves.
 
Add spice bag and rind. Simmer gently 2 hours.
 
Pack rind in hot sterile jars. Fill with boiling hot syrup.
Seal.
 
Yield: approx. 12 half pints.
 
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