Watermelon Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Pare and remove all green and pink portions from
2. 2
   watermelon rind.
3. 3
   Cut it in the desired shape or size, and soak for 2-3 hours in lime water.
4. 4
   Drain the watermelon rind.
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   Cover it with fresh cold water.
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   Cook for 1 hour or until tender.
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   Drain the watermelon.
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   Cover with a weak vinegar (1 c. of vinegar in 2 cups water) and allow to stand overnight.
9. 9
   Discard the liquid next morning and make sirup of the 3 cups of vinegar, 1/2 c. water, sugar, spice.
10. 10
    Heat the sirup to 180°.
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    Cover and infuse for 1 hour.
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    Add the drained watermelon and cook gently for 2 hour or until the sirup is fairly thick.
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    Seal.
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    Process in a water-bath canner for 15 minutes.