Rockin' Baby Back Ribs Sauce

This fabulous sauce is made with watermelon. Cut the fruit into chunks and cook until the melon is the consistency of applesauce. Then add a slew of tasty ingredients: sherry, brown sugar, liquid smoke, tomato paste, garlic powder and onion powder.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 hr
• Total Time: 5 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 701 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• ½ cup dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
• 6 pounds seedless watermelon
• 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.n

Step 2

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.n