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title: Watermelon Pickles
author: Mildred McKinzie
category: Pickles & Jams
source: Loving Memories of Mildred
---

@watermelon{1%good sized} (or 2 small)
@salted water
@white sugar{7%c}
@oil of cinnamon{1/2%tsp}
@vinegar{2%c}
@oil of cloves{1/2%tsp}

Remove outside peeling, leaving rind. Cut up and put in a pan, covered with salted water. Soak for several hours. Cook until transparent. Dump into colander.

==Cook syrup==
Boil @white sugar{7%c}, @vinegar{2%c}, @oil of cinnamon{1/2%tsp}, and @oil of cloves{1/2%tsp} for 3 to 4 minutes. Dump in watermelon.
Next day: drain juice and heat - put pickles back into hot juice
Next day: drain juice and heat - put pickles back into hot juice
Next day: heat whole thing and put into jars