Watermelon BBQ Ribs
Watermelon infused ribs not only in the marinade, but the BBQ sauce as well!
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 2-3 cups watermelon juice
- juice of 1 lime
For the dry rub:
- rack of pork or beef ribs (plan on at least 3 ribs / person)
- ¾ cups brown sugar
- 3 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
For the watermelon BBQ sauce:
- 2 cups watermelon juice
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Marinade ribs in watermelon & lime@juice for at least 1 hr before cooking
- After they have marinated, massage the dry rub all sides of the ribs; arrange on a foil lined large baking dish and tightly cover with another layer of foil
- Bake at 300F for 3-4 hrs, until internal temp has reached 205F
- While ribs are baking, prepare BBQ sauce by combining watermelon juice & brown sugar over medium heat in a large saucepan, let simmer for a few mins before adding all other ingredients, let come to a boil for 1 min and reduce to a gentle simmer for about 15 mins
- Let cool & adjust ingredients to taste, you may want more of a zip of vinegar or sweeten w sugar
- Brush onto ribs before serving