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    • Hollis’s Watermelon Barbecue Sauce

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    Grains Bar-b-q 2 Cups

    INGREDIENTS

    1 6 lb Seedless Watermelon
    8 oz Tomato Paste
    1 tb Onion Powder
    1 tb Garlic Powder
    2 c Firmly packed brown sugar
    1/2 c Sherry
    2 ts Lemon juice
    1 ts Liquid smoke

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Cut the melon into chunks and place in a saucepan. Cook it uncovered over
medium heat until the melon is the consistency of applesauce (approximately
2-3 hours). Stir it occasionally. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer
uncovered over low heat for 2 hours. Allow to cool to room temperature
before using.
Options:  White vinegar may be substituted for the lemon juice. Try mixing
yellow tomatoes and watermelon for color variation
From Hollis Harris of Porter's Catering, Portland, Oregon
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #4 by "John Weber" <hdbrer@ibm.net> on Jan
31, 99

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