Spiced Watermelon Rind

Place watermelon chunks in large dishpan or crock.

Combine salt with 2 quarts of water and pour over the watermelon.

Let set overnight.

Drain, rinse with fresh water, and drain again.

Place watermelon in large saucepan, add fresh water and cook until tender.

Drain.

Meanwhile, combine sugar, vinegar, water, and spices.

Bring to a boil and pour over the cooked and drained watermelon.

Let set overnight.

Drain watermelon, reserving syrup.

Bring to boil, pour over watermelon, and let set again overnight.

Repeat this process for 3 days.

On day 3, cook the watermelon and syrup together for 3 minutes.

Then pour into hot sterilized jars.