Watermelon Rind Pickles

Ingredients

• 1 large watermelon
• 1 gal cold water
• 1 qt cider vinegar 5 acidity
• 8 cups sugar
• 1 tsp mixed pickling spices

Directions

1. Select a melon that has a thick rind
2. Remove outer green skin and pink flesh use only the greenish white part of the rind
3. Cut rind into 1 inch cubes combine rind and cold water soak overnight in refrigerator
4. Drain cover with water and boil 30 minutes Drain