Watermelon Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

rind of 1 large watermelon
2 c. white vinegar
1 tsp. cinnamon
7 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cloves

Preparation

Peel rind off watermelon; leave a trace of pink on inside for color.
Cut rind into pieces.
Let stand overnight in cold water in aluminum pan.
Drain well.
Bring 4 ingredients to a boil; add watermelon rind and bring back to a boil again; set aside until next morning.
Bring mixture to a boil; set aside.
Third morning, bring to a boil; seal in hot, sterilized jars.
Hot water bath for 10 minutes.
Makes about 7 pints.