Watermelon Rind Pickles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. rind (after trimmed)
2 lb. sugar
2 c. vinegar
2 c. water
1/2 tsp. oil of cloves
1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon
dash of mace

Preparation

Mix 1/2 cup of salt with 2 quarts of water.
Soak rind overnight; drain.
Rinse with clear water and drain.
Cook in fresh water until tender (about 10 minutes).
Drain thoroughly.