Watermelon Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 c. watermelon rind
3 Tbsp. salt
1 qt. cold water
1 qt. boiling water
1 pt. white or cider vinegar
6 c. sugar
1 tsp. powdered cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves (powdered)
2 Tbsp. whole cloves
2 Tbsp. whole allspice
5 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, broken

Preparation

Select a fine, ripe melon.
Cut in eighths and cut out fruit. Pare green and all the pink from rind.
Cut the green part into thin slices, then in strips or rounds.
Measure 7 cups.
Cover with cold water and salt.
Cover and let stand overnight.
Drain; cover with fresh water.
Cook 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain.
Combine boiling water, vinegar, sugar, powdered cinnamon and cloves in enamel pan.
Tie whole spices in small cheesecloth bag and add to pan.