Watermelon Rind Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

watermelon rind, cut in small pieces with a little red showing
3 Tbsp. salt
3 lb. sugar
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 oz. water

Preparation

Peel and cut melon rind into small pieces, leaving a little red.
Soak in salt for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Drain and rinse until it doesn't taste salty.
Cover with sugar.
Shake to make sure each piece is covered.
Let stand overnight.