Gingered Watermelon Rind

• 7 cups watermelon rind, peeled, 1-in . squares
• 6 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup honey
• 4 slices lemon peel
• 1 cinnamon stick, 2 inches long
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 slices gingerroot, thin

1. Blanch watermelon rind just until the tines of a fork will pierce the flesh.
2. Don't overcook.
3. Drain rind.
4. Make syrup by simmering vinegar, honey, lemon peel, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger for 10 minute.
5. In a lg.
6. bowl, pour hot syrup over rind, cover, & chill overnight.
7. Remove rind & put into 4 hot, scalded pint jars, filling three-quarters full.
8. Bring syrup to a boil & pour over rind in jars, leaving 1/2-in.
9. headspace.
10. Seal & process 10 minute in a boiling water bath.

watermelon rind, white vinegar, honey, lemon peel, cinnamon, cloves, gingerroot

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/gingered-watermelon-rind-169658 (may not work)