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Watermelon Rind BBQ Sauce

Amanda Keefer
Just peel the watermelon rind and toss in the Instant Pot along with the other ingredients to make this delicious Watermelon Rind BBQ Sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Egg Free, sauces
Servings 8
Calories 89 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chopped watermelon rind
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Add watermelon rind, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire, oil and garlic to Instant Pot. Place lid on Instant Pot and set value to Sealing position. Cook on high 10 minutes. Once done cooking, quick release steam and remove lid.
  • Let cool before transferring to food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

Notes

If you are making this delicious sauce on the stove top you will:
  • Add all the ingredients to a medium size pot on the stove over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour. Your homemade watermelon BBQ sauce will start to thicken.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and place into a food processor or blender and puree.
  • Cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 428mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 439IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bbq sauce, cookout, watermelon
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