EvelynS Favorite Watermelon Pickles

Ingredients
- 3 12 qt prepared watermelon rind
- water to cover
- 8 tsp alum
- 1 qt vinegar
- 8 c sugar
- 1 Tbsp whole cloves
- 2 sticks cinnamon
Directions
- Trim off the green and pink parts of the rind and cut into cubes
- When you have 3 12 quarts prepared cover with water and cook until just tender about 20 minutes
- Add alum to the water and let stand overnight
- If the weather is extremely hot and humid keep the pan in the refrigerator