Watermelon Rind Pickles

* Exported from MasterCook *

WATERMELON RIND PICKLES

Recipe By : Mrs. Russel J. Cousins
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pickles And Relishes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 quarts diced watermelon rind
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups sugar
1 cup vinegar
10 drops oil of cinnamon
10 drops oil of cloves

Add rind and lime juice to a quart of water and soak overnight. Rinse rind,
drain and cook in water for about an hour or until tender then mix sugar,
vinegar, oil and add these to therind. Simmer mixture for 10 minutes and set
aside, for one night. Drain. Fill pickle jars with mixture. Boil one quart
vinegar until clear and thick add this to rind already in jars. Seal.

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