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Watermelon Barbecue Marinade

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
1 1/2 cups
Category
Dips and Spreads
Course
Main Dish
Sources
The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden-Fresh Cookbook

An all-around, all-American favorite for marinating chicken, pork, fish or shellfish.

Ingredients
1/2 cup watermelon juice
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. To make watermelon juice: Process small chunks of watermelon flesh in a blender or food processor until they turn to liquid. 
  2. For marinade: In a glass, stainless steel, or ceramic bowl, combine the watermelon juice with the rest of the ingredients. Whisk vigorously to blend. Pour to cover meat or fish, seal with plastic or foil, and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

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Comments

<span>Nicole</span> Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:48
How about good old fashioned SOY FREE Recipes? Most of us are allergic to Soy are gardening to avoid Soy! I was expecting more traditions from using a Farmers Almanac
<span>Feisty Granny</span> Sun, 07/13/2025 - 15:06
Try tamari or fish sauce