Watermelon Pickle

• 4 pounds watermelon rind
• 2 quarts water cold
• 1 tablespoon limes
• 2 tablespoons allspice whole
• 2 tablespoons cloves whole
• 1 quart vinegar
• 1 quart water
• 3 1/2 pounds sugar

1. Remove all pink pulp from rind and peel.
2. Weigh.
3. Cut in 1-inch cubes.
4. Combine cold water and lime; pour over rind.
5. Let stand 1 hour.
6. Drain.
7. Cover with fresh cold water.
8. Simmer 1 hour or until tender.
9. Drain.
10. Tie spices in cheesecloth.
11. Combine vinegar, remaining water and sugar.
12. Heat until sugar dissolves.
13. Add spice bag and rind.
14. Simmer gently 2 hours.
15. Add green vegetable color to your taste.
16. Pack rind in hot sterile jars.
17. Fill with boiling hot syrup.
18. Seal.

watermelon rind, water cold, limes, allspice, vinegar, water, sugar

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/watermelon-pickle-43851 (may not work)