Ingredients
cubed watermelon
8 cups of sugar
4 cups of vinegar
8 teaspoons of whole cloves
16 sticks of cinnamon and a little mustard seed.
Preparation
Drain melon that has been soaking in salt water. Cover with fresh water and cook until almost tender. Drain the watermelon. Heat the syrup and spices to boiling and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Add the drained rind and cook until clear and transparent. A few minutes before boiling time is up, add enough green or red food coloring to give desired color to the pickle. Pack boiling hot into sterilized canning jars to within ½ inch of top. Put on cap, screw band firmly tight. Process in Boiling Water Bath for 10 minutes.
