Pickled Watermelon Rind - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 lb. watermelon rind
salt water (1/4 c. salt to 1 qt. water)
7 c. sugar
2 c. white vinegar
1/2 tsp. oil of cloves
1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon
red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

Trim skin from firm rind of underripe melon. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
Soak 2 hours in salt water to cover. Drain.
Cover with cold unsalted water.
Bring to
a boil.
Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.