Watermelon Rind - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 lb. watermelon rind
9 c. sugar
8 c. water
4 sliced lemons
4 tsp. stick cinnamon
4 tsp. whole cloves

Preparation

Select melons with thick rinds.
Peel off all green portion, using only the white part of the rind.
Dice.
Soak in mild salt water overnight (1/2 cup salt to 1 gallon water).
Drain and cook in clear water for about 30 minutes or until tender.
Drain well.