North Carolina Watermelon Pickles

Description

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 7 pounds watermelon rind, cubed and peeled
• 7 cups sugar
• 2 cups white vinegar
• ½ teaspoon oil of cloves
• ½ teaspoon oil of cinnamon

Procedures

1. On the first day, boil rind until tender; drain.
2. Combine sugar, vinegar, oil of cloves and oil of cinnamon; pour over rind.
3. On the second day, drain the syrup; boil and pour back over rind.
4. Repeat on the third and fourth days.
5. On the fifth day, repeat.
6. Place rind in jars, cover with syrup and seal.