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
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.