Watermelon Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large watermelon
1 Tbsp. salt
1 qt. water
1 part sugar (see directions for amounts)
1 part water (see directions for amounts)
1 lemon, thin sliced

Preparation

Pare and cut watermelon rind into pieces 2-inches long and 3/4-inch wide.
Cover with brine made from salt dissolved in 1 quart water; let stand overnight.
Drain; cover with water and boil 10 minutes.
Drain.
Cover with heavy syrup of equal parts water and sugar and thinly sliced lemon to each 3 quarts rind. Cook slowly until rind is tender and clear.
Put in jars and seal.