Smoked Pork Shoulder with Watermelon Barbecue Sauce

Smoked Pork

When I opened the refrigerator this morning I found myself staring at the most beautiful wedge of watermelon. The fact I had a few minutes while waiting for the coffee to finish brewing allowed my mind to start thinking of ways to use that thing up.....It's going to be a hot day, and that means it's the perfect weather for barbecue! Yeah so it's 7 AM, but that means I get a head start on the neighborhood....


Here's the recipe for the sauce, and just throw some on that Pork Shoulder that's been in the smoker at 250° F. for a couple hours, glaze, and let it be until it pulls apart....It should be ready by lunchtime!

That leaves just enough time to make a little coleslaw, and potato salad while you're working on that pot of coffee! Have a great day everyone!!!!

Raw Pork waiting to go into the Smoker

Watermelon Barbecue Sauce

 

1 Cup puréed Watermelon Rind( Green Skin Removed, Just the White Part is used in this recipe)

1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar

2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt

1/4 Cup Paprika

1 Tablespoon Basil, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Oregano
1 Tablespoon Thyme
1 Tablespoon Onion, Minced
1 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1 Teaspoon Lemon Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic, Minced
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Allspice
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Cup Molasses
1/2 cup Southern Comfort
1 cup Ketchup
1/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
1 Cup Apple Juice
3/4 Teaspoon crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper



1.Peel Watermelon, keeping the part of the watermelon that is white. Save the red part for eating later....

2.Put the rind into a food processor and pulse for about only 30 seconds. Strain the liquid from the pulp, and reserve pulp.

3.Combine the pulp with remaining ingredients in a medium size saucepan over medium- high heat.

4.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 1/2 hour or until it is as thickened