Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce

Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce

unbeatable BBQ sauce in just 15 minutes

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

38
calories
0,1g
fat
9,5g
carbohydrates
0,6g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
414mg
sodium
Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce

Recipe Description

Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce is a summer staple in my kitchen. I can’t count the number of batches I make of this each summer. It is the perfect sauce to marinate meat before cooking. I also use it as a BBQ dipping sauce. So many people ask me for the recipe when they taste it and I’m putting it here for you to try! 

It couldn’t be easier to make this sauce. Start by blending watermelon in a food processor or blender until you have a smooth puree. Bring the watermelon puree and the rest of the ingredients to a boil. Simmer until the sauce thickens. When it has cooled slightly. Taste it and adjust the seasoning. This sauce will keep for a few days in the refrigerator. 

To make Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil the ingredients

    4 min
    Step 1 - Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce

    Place the watermelon puree, garlic, ketchup, brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegars in a saucepan. Stir well and bring to a boil.

  2. 2

    Simmer

    10 min
    Step 2 - Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce

    Simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

  3. 3

    Taste and season

    1 min
    Step 3 - Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce

    Taste the sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce

    Use this BBQ sauce as a marinade or a dipping sauce.

This Watermelon Homemade BBQ Sauce is delicious as a marinade or simply used as a dipping sauce for your next BBQ. Make a batch soon and come back to leave a comment telling me how you get on.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (22 reviews)
Laura
October 23, 2024
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Absolutely love it!

Irma Johnson
July 24, 2024
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Best summer sauce! This BBQ sauce made my last cookout unforgettable! Everyone loved it and kept asking for more. I’ll definitely make it again next weekend. It’s so easy too!

Maddie
January 21, 2024
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Superb!

Liam Smith
September 18, 2023
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This Watermelon BBQ Sauce is simply superb. I remember making it for a summer cookout, and everyone was raving about it. It's so easy to whip up; I just blend the watermelon and let it simmer. Perfect for marinating chicken or as a dip. Trust me, it will impress your guests!

Lisa
January 23, 2023
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OMG, this Watermelon BBQ sauce is a game changer! Made it for our summer cookout and it was a hit! Everyone keep askin’ for the recipe. I love how easy it is to whip up. Definitely a summer must-have!

Katy
June 12, 2022
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I made this BBQ sauce for my summer cookout, and all my friends loved it! So simple, yet super delish!

Olivia Johnson
September 3, 2021
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I've made this Watermelon BBQ sauce every summer for years now, and it never fails to impress my family. It's so simple to whip up and works great for marinating steak for our weekend cookouts. I love how refreshing the flavor is, and I've shared it with friends who always want the recipe. Grateful for this gem!

Daphne Smith
December 29, 2020
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This sauce is pure joy. I discovered it last summer during a BBQ with friends, and we all couldn't stop raving. It’s delightfully sweet and smoky, perfect on grilled chicken. I make it every sunny weekend now!

Uma
December 26, 2020
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Super fresh flavor!

Coraline Allrich
June 3, 2020
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Another cool ass thing to try made by my one and only favorite,Jelena, keep it up love! Can't wait to see what else you create.

Xavier Anderson
March 9, 2020
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This BBQ sauce is mint! Makes my summer BBQs pop. Was the star of my mate's cookout last week.

Marlowe Georgatos
January 12, 2020
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Not gonna lie when I first saw this I honestly thought it'd taste awful because I never even thought that you could make a bbq sauce out of watermelon..but it's sooo good when blended all together all the taste mix well and it turns out to be a sweet honey type bbq.

Maren Lepre
January 8, 2020
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Fantastic and scrumptious bbq sauce i even added a little bit of red chili flakes to give it a bit of a kick.

Diya Matejek
January 3, 2020
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Uniquely made and creative would rate it higher if i could.

Jazlynn Mhoon
December 27, 2019
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Go easy on the soy sauce, 1tbsp is enough or there will be too much sodium and you can get heartburn

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