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Rockin' Baby Back Ribs Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET 

"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."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 3.7
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Hrs
READY IN  5 Hrs 45 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on may 22, 2003 by SIRWINSTON 
We used this sauce as part of a Watermelon Theme Party (Fresh Watermelon, Watermelon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 14, 2003 by kimberly 
We had this recipe over the weekend on some ribs...it was GREAT!!...everyone loved it and has... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 17, 2003 by RETIRED JUDGE 
Since I retired, I have become the cook in our household. I like to try different things. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 5, 2005 by Patricia L. 
I have been cooking a LONG time. This recipe was not good! I should have realized,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by MITZOPLICK 
overall a very good flavor, however be forworned this is not an all purpose sauce its more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.71 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by ANGELA CAROL 
The barbecue sauce is quite sweet and sticky, but it has an exceptional flavor. Even though... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Rockin' Baby Back Ribs Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 710

  • Total Fat: 4.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 396mg
  • Total Carbs: 167.6g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.5g
  • Protein: 6.4g

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