Grandma Neve's Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe

• 5 lb watermelon rind, cut into chunks Water
• 1 Tbsp. alum
• 3 lb sugar
• 1 c. vinegar
• 1/3 box stick cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp. whole cloves
• 1 Tbsp. allspice
• 1 Tbsp. black pepper
• 1 sm jar maraschino cherries

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