Spiced Watermelon Rind(Mildred Gregory) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 lb. pared firm watermelon rind (cut into 1-inch shapes)
4 tsp. powdered potassium alum
4 1/2 c. (2 lb.) sugar
2 c. cider vinegar
1 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 tsp. whole allspice
2 cinnamon sticks
green food coloring

Preparation

Remove all green outer covering and all pink from rind before cutting into shapes.
There should be 2 quarts.
Cover rind shapes with cold water in a large kettle (porcelainized iron or enamel ware).
Bring water to a boil and cook 10 to 20 minutes or until tender crisp and rind can be pierced with a fork.
Stir in alum; remove from heat.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Next morning, drain; add sugar and vinegar.
Tie spices in cheesecloth and add. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
Remove from heat; cool.
Cover and refrigerate again overnight.