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Preserved Watermelon and Cantaloupe Rinds

From The household cook book, 1902

Serves 4

Flavor with lemon if desired.

Presented as published in 1902. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from The household cook book (1902) by Smiley, James B[ethuel],, page 384. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

PRESERVED WATERMELON AND CANTELOPE RINDS.— It is a good plan to keep these rinds in a strong solution of salt and water until they are needed for preserving; the salt can then be removed by boiling them in fresh water. Now soak them in alum water (have it weak) for a little while, and then again boil in clear water until the alum taste disappears. Allow for every pound of rind 2 lbs. sugar

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