Watermelon Rind Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 lb. watermelon rind
9 lb. sugar
1 pkg. lily lime
1 box stick cinnamon
2 Tbsp. whole allspice
2 Tbsp. cloves
1 qt. vinegar
green cake color

Preparation

Slice rind in small thin pieces.
Soak overnight in lily lime. Rinse in the morning and put in boiler; cover with water and cook 3 hours.
Add green cake color, spices, vinegar and sugar; cook until tender.
Put in jars and seal.