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Grilled Watermelon

By Elissa Warren

June 21, 2018

Prep Time

5 mins

Grill Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

If you’re looking to cause some fireworks at your summer cookout, consider this easy recipe for grilled watermelon. It’s a surprising twist on a summer staple.

Ingredients

Servings

1

Watermelon

BBQ Dry Rub of your choice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the grill to approximately 600 degrees.

Step 2

Cut the watermelon into slices, about an inch thick.

Step 3

Lightly coat each side of the watermelon with canola oil to help the rub stick to the fruit.

Step 4

Cover the watermelons slices on one side in your preferred dry rub. Use plenty because some of it will come off during the grilling

Step 5

Place the watermelon with the rub side down on the grill.

Step 6

Apply your rub to the side of the watermelon facing up.

Step 7

Let the watermelon grill for about six or seven minutes.

Step 8

Turn over the watermelon and leave for another six to seven minutes.

Step 9

Remove from the grill and serve.

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4 Reviews

  1. Tim on 06/28/2018 at 2:40 pm

    Instead of grilling for 6 minutes, would it be better to grill for 3 minutes and rotate 90 degrees for better grill marks?

    • Chef Michael on 06/29/2018 at 5:03 pm

      That would certainly give you better grill marks if you gave them the old lift and twist!

  2. Tim on 06/28/2018 at 2:40 pm

    Instead of grilling for 6 minutes, would it be better to grill for 3 minutes and rotate 90 degrees for better grill marks?

    • Chef Michael on 06/29/2018 at 5:03 pm

      That would certainly give you better grill marks if you gave them the old lift and twist!

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