Grandma's Pickled Watermelon Rind
1 large watermelon rind (sliced and Or quartered)
1 quart water
1/4 cup kosher salt
1 quart cider vinegar
8 cups sugar
8 whole cinnamon sticks -- broken up
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon allspice berries
Peel and remove all green and pink portions from rind. Cut into 1 inch cubes and soak in salt water overnight.
Drain and cover with fresh water.
Cook until almost tender. Drain.
Make a syrup of vinegar and sugar.
Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add to syrup.
Boil 15 minutes, then let stand 15 minutes.