Best Ever Watermelon Pickle Rind - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. peeled watermelon rind, cut into small to medium chunks
3 1/2 lb. sugar
1 pt. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. oil of cloves (purchase at drug store)
1/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon (purchase at drug store)

Preparation

Cook rind until tender (not real soft) to which 2 tablespoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon powdered alum has been added.
When tender, drain off water and rinse.