WATERMELON PICKLES 
7 lbs. watermelon rinds
7 c. sugar
2 c. vinegar
1/4 tsp. oil of cloves
1/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon

First day - peel watermelon rind and cut in 1 inch cubes and soak overnight in salt water (2 tablespoons salt to 1 quart water)

Second day - drain, cover with fresh water and cook until almost tender. Drain the watermelon and make a syrup of the sugar, vinegar, and oils. Heat the syrup and spices to boiling and add drained watermelon rind. Let set overnight.

Third day - drain syrup from the rind and heat to boiling and pour over rind again. Let set overnight.

Fourth day - Pack in hot jars and process to seal.

 

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