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

Directions

 * 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.