Watermelon Rind Pickle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large watermelon, cut into 2 1/2-inch squares and remove the red
1/2 qt. vinegar
5 lb. sugar
3 Tbsp. lime
3 qt. water
3 1/2 Tbsp. allspice
3 1/2 Tbsp. crushed cinnamon stick

Preparation

Cut watermelon into squares.
Remove all red.
Soak 2 1/2 to 3 hours in lime water.
Rinse very well and put in cold (ice) water. Bring to a boil.
Rinse and repeat two more times.
Mix syrup mixture (vinegar and 5 pounds sugar).
Add watermelon rinds. Bring all ingredients to a boil and cook 1 hour.
Place into hot sterile jars and seal. Makes 7 to 8 quarts.