Watermelon Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. watermelon rind
1/4 c. granulated pickling salt
2 c. sugar
1 c. white vinegar
1 Tbsp. broken stick cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
5 maraschino cherries

Preparation

Trim dark green and pink parts from rind; cut in 1-inch cubes. Measure 7 cups.
Soak overnight in solution of salt and 1 quart water (it may take more to cover).
Drain; rinse watermelon rind. Cover with cold water.
Cook until just tender.