Rockin' Baby Back Ribs Sauce

7 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 5 hr
Ready In: 5 hr 45 min

“This is a watermelon based barbecue sauce that is very similar to a recipe used at a well known restaurant. Great for baby back ribs! You can either serve this sauce on the side, or baste the ribs with it while you barbecue them.” - by MARBALET

Ingredients

6 pounds seedless watermelon
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring

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Directions

Cut the melon flesh into chunks, and discard the rind. Place the chunks in a large saucepan over medium heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, or until the melon is the consistency of applesauce.
Stir in the tomato paste, onion powder, garlic powder, brown sugar, sherry, lemon juice, and liquid smoke. Reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 2 hours. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature before using.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
701 cal
35%

Fat
2.4 g
4%

Carbs
170.8 g
55%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (7)

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SIRWINSTON

May. 22, 2003

"We used this sauce as part of a Watermelon Theme Party (Fresh Watermelon, Watermelon Margaritas, Watermelon Sorbet, etc.) and it was a huge hit! Substitute this for any rib, chicken, pork glaze/marin..." See moreade...its great! Soak ribs in this overnight, use more to cook in the oven over low (300 degrees) heat in foil for three hours, and baste over hickory chips for 15 minutes for perfect, mouth watering, falling-off-the-bone ribs!"

Patricia L.

Sep. 5, 2005

"I have been cooking a LONG time. This recipe was not good! I should have realized, watermelon is almost pure sugar to begin with, but then to add 2 cups!!! of sugar...what a disaster!!!..." See more"