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                           WATERMELON PICKLE

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  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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