Hard Rock Cafe Famous Baby Rock Watermelon Ribs

1. 1

   Cut off the green skin and about half an inch of the hard white part, keeping the part of the watermelon that is lighter red to white.

2. 2

   Stay away from the harder, white rind just inside the green skin.

3. 3

   Put the rind into a food processor and puree for about only 10 seconds. Strain the liquid from the pulp and use one cup of pulp, measured after straining.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour or until it is as thick as you like.

6. 6

   Cut racks of ribs into plate size portions, 6 to 7 bones per rack.

7. 7

   Brush ribs with the sauce and wrap each rack individually in aluminum foil. Save some sauce for later.

8. 8

   Let ribs marinate overnight.

9. 9

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees (150 C.) F.

10. 10

    Set the ribs with the seam of the foil facing up, into the oven.

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    Bake for 2 to 21/2 hours or until tender.

12. 12

    Remove ribs from foil, baste with sauce and grill over hot BBQ for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until you see several spots of charred sauce.

13. 13

    Serve with remaining sauce on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.