Watermelon Rind Pickles(Year 1917) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. watermelon rind
2 qt. cold water
1 Tbsp. slaked lime
2 Tbsp. whole allspice
2 Tbsp. cloves (whole)
1 qt. cider vinegar
4 lb. sugar
10 (2-inch) pieces stick cinnamon

Preparation

Remove all pink pulp from watermelon rind.
Peel outside peeling from the rind.
Weigh.
Cut in 1-inch circles or cubes. Combine cold water and lime; pour over rind.
Let stand 1 hour. Drain.
Cover with fresh cold water.
Simmer 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
Drain.