Watermelon Pickles

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   Pare and remove all green and pink portions from

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   watermelon rind.

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   Cut it in the desired shape or size, and soak for 2-3 hours in lime water.

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   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.

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   Discard the liquid next morning and make sirup of the 3 cups of vinegar, 1/2 c. water, sugar, spice.

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    Heat the sirup to 180u00b0.

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.