Watermelon BBQ Sauce is sweet, tangy, and packed with fresh watermelon flavor. Watermelon, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and Dijon mustard simmer together until thickened into an easy homemade barbecue sauce.
I love making this during watermelon season when I have extra watermelon on hand. It’s a fun homemade sauce for brushing over chicken, beef, or pork on the grill.
About the Ingredients ⭐
- Watermelon: Blend fresh watermelon to make the juice and pulp for the sauce.
- Vinegars: Balsamic and apple cider vinegar add tanginess.
- Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and helps balance the vinegar.
- Soy Sauce: Adds savory flavor.
- Olive Oil: Gives the sauce a smooth texture.
- Garlic & Dijon Mustard: Add extra flavor and a little bite.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Watermelon BBQ Sauce
Combine: Add all the ingredients to a saucepan and place over medium heat.
Simmer: Cook for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by about half and thickened.
Use: Brush the sauce over meat before and after grilling.
Questions Readers Ask Most
How do I know when the BBQ sauce is done?
It’s ready when it has reduced by about half and thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
How should I store Watermelon BBQ Sauce?
Let the sauce cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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Watermelon BBQ Sauce
Watermelon BBQ Sauce is a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce made with fresh watermelon and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon juice + pulp (approx 2 ½ cup cubed watermelon)
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients in a sauce pan and place over medium heat.
- Cook until reduced to about half or thickened, stirring occasionally. This will take about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Brush over meat before and after grilling.
Notes
Simmer until the sauce has reduced by about half and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 TBSAmount Per Serving: Calories: 62Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 107mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 6gProtein: 0g
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