WATERMELON PICKLES 
7 lbs. watermelon rind, peeled and cubed
1/3 tsp. oil of cloves
7 c. sugar
2 c. vinegar
1/3 tsp. oil of cinnamon

Soak rind overnight in solution of 1/4 cup salt to 1 quart water. Drain, rinse, cover with cold water, and cook until tender but not soft. Drain. Combine sugar, vinegar, and spices. Heat to boiling. Pour over rind. Let stand overnight. Repeat. On the third morning, heat rind in syrup and seal in hot, sterilized jars.

 

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