Watermelon Rind Pickles
["1 large watermelon", "1 gal. cold water", "1 qt. cider vinegar (5% acidity)", "8 cups sugar", "1 tsp. mixed pickling spices"]
["Select a melon that has a thick rind.", "Remove outer green skin and pink flesh; use only the greenish white part of the rind.", "Cut rind into 1 inch cubes. combine rind and cold water; soak overnight in refrigerator.", "Drain; cover with water and boil 30 minutes. Drain."]
["watermelon", "cold water", "cider vinegar", "sugar", "mixed pickling"]