Ingredients

• Rind from 1 Watermelon (about 8 cups, cut into 1-inch strips or squares)
• 1/2 C Salt
• 2 C Sugar
• 1 Stick Cinnamon, broken pieces
• 2 Tbsp Allspice
• 2 1/2 C Cider Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp Whole Cloves

Directions

• Place the rind in a pot. 
• Mix the salt with 1 1/2 quarts cold water and pour it over the rind.
• Let it soak for about 6 hours.
• Drain and rinse in cold water several times.
• Add fresh water to cover, bring to a boil and simmer until fork tender.
• Drain.
• Put the vinegar and sugar in a separate pot with a cup of water.
• Tie the cloves, cinnamon and allspice in cheesecloth then place in water.
• Simmer until the sugar dissolves, add the watermelon rind and simmer until clear (add more water if necessary). 
• Remove the cheesecloth bag.
• Pack the pickled rind into sterilized jars with the boiling liquid, and seal.

Notes: Makes 2 quarts