WATERMELON PICKLE

      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. Add green vegetable color to your taste. Pack rind in
   hot sterile jars. Fill with boiling hot syrup. Seal.
   
   Yield: approx. 12 half pints.
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