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                         Watermelon Rind Pickles

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      qt            Watermelon rind -- diced
   1      tb            Lime juice
   2      c             Sugar
   1      c             Vinegar
  10      dr            Oil of cinnamon
  10      dr            Oil of cloves
   1      qt            Water
   1      qt            Vinegar

Add rind and lime juice to 1 qt water and soak overnight. Rinse rind,
drain, and cook in water for about 1 hour or until tender then mix
sugar, vinegar, oil, and add these to the rind. Simmer mixture for
10 minutes and set aside, for 1 night. Drain. Fill pickle jars with
mixture. Boil 1 qt vinegar until clear and thick add this to rind
already in jars. Seal.


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