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Grilled Ribs with Watermelon BBQ Sauce

Grilled Ribs with Watermelon BBQ Sauce: The Ultimate Summer Hit

Delight in Grilled Ribs with Watermelon BBQ Sauce, a perfect summer recipe blending sweet watermelon and tender pork for a refreshing BBQ experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 ribs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 2 cups Seedless Watermelon Provides natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 medium Lime Fresh lime is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Adds a mild heat.
For the Dry Rub
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
For the BBQ Sauce
  • 4 cups Ripe Watermelon Cubes
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 ounces Tomato Paste Use 2 ounces if using a tube.
  • 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Tamari Sauce Can be substituted with soy sauce.

Equipment

  • grill
  • Blender
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Puree 2 cups of seedless watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a bowl. Combine watermelon juice with lime juice, salt, and pepper for marinade.
  2. Mix brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the dry rub.
  3. Blend 4 cups watermelon cubes in a blender, strain to obtain juice. Heat juice in a saucepan, add brown sugar, then mix in tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, tamari sauce, and garlic. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill to 350°F. Remove membrane from ribs, marinate ribs in the watermelon marinade for 15-60 minutes.
  5. Shake off marinade and apply dry rub all over the ribs. Grill on the indirect heat side for 1 hour, flipping halfway and cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Move ribs to direct heat for a few minutes to char. Optionally brush with BBQ sauce during this stage. Remove ribs and slather with more sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rackCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Remove the membrane from ribs for better flavor absorption and allow ribs to rest for 5-10 minutes after grilling.

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