Pickled Watermelon Rind - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. watermelon rind
1/4 c. coarse-medium salt
2 c. sugar
1 c. white vinegar
1 c. water
1 Tbsp. broken stick cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced

Preparation

Trim dark green and pink parts from the watermelon rind; cut in 1-inch cubes.
Soak overnight in salt water (1/4 cup salt to 1 quart water; it may take more to cover).
Drain, rinse and cover with cold water.
Cook until just tender; drain.