Cherry Watermelon Pickles

Directions

1. 1
   Remove green skin and pink flesh of watermelon from rind.
2. 2
   Cut rind into 1-inch squares.
3. 3
   Place in saucepan and cover with water; add salt.
4. 4
   Set aside for 4 hours.
5. 5
   Drain and rinse with cold water and drain again.
6. 6
   Add enough water to cover; bring to boil over medium heat.
7. 7
   Boil 10 minutes, remove from heat and drain thoroughly.
8. 8
   Combine sugar and vinegar in 5 to 6-quart pan.
9. 9
   Tie spices in cheesecloth bag and add to sugar-vinegar mixture.
10. 10
    Bring to boil and cook 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Remove from heat; add rind.
12. 12
    Cool and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
13. 13
    Remove rind.
14. 14
    Bring syrup to a boil. Add rind and cherries; let boil 5 minutes.
15. 15
    Remove spice bag.
16. 16
    Pack rind and cherry mixture in sterilized jars, covering completely with hot syrup.