Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4       pound        Watermelon rind (outer green Peeled, pink pulp removed)
   2       quart        Cold water
   1       Tablespoon   Slake lime
   2       Tablespoon   Whole allspice
   2       Tablespoon   Whole cloves
   1       quart        Vinegar
   1       quart        Water
   3 1/2   pound        Sugar
   6                    Pieces stick cinnamon

Preparation:

Remove all pink pulp from rind and peel. Weigh. Cut in 1-inch cubes. Combine cold water and lime; pour over rind. Let stand 1 hour. Drain. Cover with fresh cold water. Simmer 1 hour or until tender. Drain. Tie spices in cheesecloth. Combine vinegar, remaining water and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves. Add spice bag and rind. Simmer gently 2 hours. Add green vegetable color to your taste. Pack rind in hot sterile jars. Fill with boiling hot syrup. Seal.