Sweet Pickled Watermelon Rind - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. cubed watermelon rind
5 c. sugar
1 c. vinegar
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. whole cloves
1 Tbsp. pickling spice
1 stick cinnamon
1 lemon, sliced thin

Preparation

Cover cubed rind with salt and water; let set overnight. Rinse, drain, cover with fresh water and simmer slowly until tender.
Drain.
Combine cloves, spices, cinnamon and lemon slices in cheesecloth bag.
Add spice bag to vinegar, water and sugar in saucepan.
Add melon and simmer until transparent.
Seal in jars. Can be frozen.