Ultimate Watermelon Barbecue Sauce with Bacon

Ultimate Watermelon Barbecue Sauce with Bacon is out of the ordinary but it is out of the world delicious! Great for beef or ribs especially on the grill but also good to marinade.

Ingredients

1 slice bacon

1 bunch fresh thyme

1/4 cup Extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

2 1/4 cups ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

1 tablespoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
Freshly ground black pepper

1 mini-seedless-watermelon; rime removed, diced

Directions

Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree in until smooth and creamy.

Heat oil in a saucepan. 

Add garlic and sauté until brown. 

Add remaining ingredients and reduce heat. 

Simmer for 18 minutes until thickened.

Let cool and it is ready to use.

St. Louis Barbecue Sauce

The combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors brings out the absolute best in whatever you are barbecuing, grilling, or smoking. 

Ingredients

2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon cayenne

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over a low heat. 

Stirring occasionally and simmer for 20 minutes. 

Sauce should be thin, but not watery. 

Allow to cool. 

Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. 

Sauce is better if allow to sit for a day.

Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce

The combination of sweet and tangy flavors brings out the absolute best in grilled or smoked pork or poultry.

Ingredients

1 cup prepared yellow mustard

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup light brown sugar

3/4 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons chili powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon white pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon liquid smoke (hickory flavoring)

Directions

Mix all except soy, butter and smoke. 

Simmer 30 minutes. 

Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 more minutes.