Pickled Watermelon Rind Recipe by Paula Deen

Ingredients

• 4 quarts white part of rind only, cut into 1-inch cubes watermelon
• 1 cup Kosher salt
• 2 gallons divided water
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 teaspoon assorted color whole peppercorns
• 7 cups sugar
• 3 (1 quart) with lids canning jars