Watermelon Rind Pickles

Rinds of two small or one large watermelon
4c vinegar
8c sugar
4tbsp cinnamon sticks
4 tbsp whole cloves
dash of salt

Cut and peel rind, cover with water and dash of salt and boil until tender.

Drain

To the rind, add bag of spices (cloves and cinnamon), vinegar, and sugar.

Bring to a boil and simmer one hour.

Put in the rind in the jars first then add the syrup from what you cooked. Poke it a bit with a butter knife to get any air bubbles out.

Wipe the rim clean and seal with a lid and band. Then put the jars in water and cook for 15 minutes in boiling water. Make it 20 minutes if they are quart jars.

My mom sits them on a cookie or baking rack when they cool. You will hear the pop as they seal.