Watermelon Rind - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. salt
2 qt. cold water
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
4 c. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 slice lemon (thin)
1 1/2 qt. watermelon rind

Preparation

Soak melon rind with 4 tablespoons salt in 2 quarts water for 5 to 6 hours; drain and rinse well.
Mix cold water and ginger; cover and let set 30 minutes.
Drain and add sugar, lemon juice, 7 cups cold water and lemon slice.
Cook 30 to 50 minutes.