Watermelon Rind Preserves - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. salt
2 c. vinegar
4 c. sugar
2 1/2 qt. water
2 lb. rind
1 lemon, sliced thin
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 stick cinnamon
1 tsp. whole cloves

Preparation

Remove\tthe
green and pink from rind.\tCut into 1/2 to 1-inch strips.
Soak overnight in salt and 2 quarts of water. Boil rind in fresh water until tender.