Watermelon Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

watermelon rind
1 Tbsp. salt
1 qt. water
sugar
water
1 thinly sliced lemon to 3 qt. rind

Preparation

Pare and cut watermelon rind into pieces 2 inches long and 3/4-inch wide.
Cover with brine made by dissolving 1 tablespoon salt in 1 quart water.
Let stand overnight; drain.
Cover with water and boil for 10 minutes; drain.
Cover with a heavy syrup made of 1 part sugar and 1 part water.
Add 1 thinly sliced lemon to each 3 quarts rind.
Add whole spices, if desired.
Cook slowly until rind is tender and clear.