Watermelon Rind Pickles
["12 c. peeled and cubed watermelon rind", "1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. salt", "8 c. water", "4 c. raspberry vinegar", "4 c. sugar", "4 tsp. cloves", "4 cinnamon sticks"]
["Place the watermelon rind in a large stainless steel pan. Cover with 1/2 cup of the salt and enough water to cover.", "Let soak overnight.", "Drain and rinse well.", "Return the rind to the pan and add the 8 cups of water and the remaining tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the rind is tender.", "Drain and place the rind in ice water to stop the cooking process."]
["watermelon rind", "salt", "water", "raspberry vinegar", "sugar", "cloves", "cinnamon sticks"]