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Grilled Watermelon

Grilled Watermelon

By Traeger Kitchen

This grilled fruit recipe is a surefire way to impress every last guest at your neighborhood BBQ.

Prep Time

30 Min

Cook Time

10 Min

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
8 Slicesseedless watermelon
To Tastesea salt
2 Tablespoonhoney
1 lime
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Steps

  • Step 1

    Lightly sprinkle the watermelon wedges on both sides with salt.

    Ingredients
    • 8 Slices seedless watermelon

    • To Taste sea salt

  • Step 2

    Stand the watermelon wedges on their edges on a rack over a sink or pan and let them drain for half an hour.

  • Step 3

    When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    00:15

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 4

    After the watermelon has drained, rinse each piece under cold running water. Place each piece between two folded paper towels and gently but firmly press to remove excess water.

  • Step 5

    Brush the watermelon lightly on both sides with the honey.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Tablespoon honey

  • Step 6

    Place the watermelon slices on the grill grate and Traeger them until grill marks have formed and the melon is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.

    00:05

    450 ˚F / 232 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Remove from the grill and sprinkle with sea salt and squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 1  lime

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