{"id":3833,"date":"2019-05-16T09:34:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-16T13:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/?p=3833"},"modified":"2021-10-01T12:56:47","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T16:56:47","slug":"wood-fired-grilled-watermelon-becomes-a-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smokinlicious.com\/blog\/wood-fired-grilled-watermelon-becomes-a-star\/","title":{"rendered":"GRILLED WATERMELON"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We do a summer favorite WOOD FIRED GRILLED WATERMELON!<\/p><\/div>\n

WOOD FIRED GRILLED WATERMELON BECOMES A STAR<\/h2>\n

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You may have seen segments on grilling watermelon before which show slices of watermelon on a standard gas grill.\u00a0 Although I agree that the heat generated from the grill will produce a sweet outcome, there is no comparison to doing a grilling technique that incorporates wood for added flavor.<\/p>\n

In this segment, I\u2019ll show you how to grill watermelon on a grill of your choice with wood chunks for the unique combination of sweet and char flavors that only comes from grilling with wood.<\/p>\n

Grilled Watermelon- Easy Prep<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

I think this is by far, the easiest preparation for the grill.\u00a0 All you need is a watermelon of your choosing and a grill; gas, electric or charcoal. \u00a0Just 2-3 wood chunks<\/a> from SmokinLicious<\/strong>\u00ae<\/strong> and about 20 minutes once you have a lit grill, and this method of bringing flavor to the standard watermelon will be complete.<\/p>\n

As watermelon contains a lot of water, it is essential that you work with a medium heat setting on your gas grill and hot coals with a moderate flame for the charcoal grill.\u00a0 If using a gas grill<\/a>, be sure to set up the wood chunks on just one side of the grill and allow the chunks to smolder first so there is plenty of smoke vapor.\u00a0 Since watermelon grills in no time at all, you want to have enough smoke vapor produced to give a great tasty outcome for both a gas grill or charcoal grill method.\u00a0 Electric smokers are self-contained allowing for simple dialing in about 15 minutes worth of smoking time.<\/p>\n

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For the watermelon, cut lengthwise in half and cut each half into individual slices about 1-1\/2 to 2\u201d thick.\u00a0 Or, you can remove all the rind and grill just the watermelon meat.\u00a0 Keep fire safe tongs at the ready so you can turn the watermelon slices just once as they evaporate some water and sweeten up.\u00a0 DO NOT leave the grill!\u00a0 This fruit requires a careful watch so stay put and you\u2019ll have every piece cooked to perfection.<\/p>\n

So Many Uses for Grilled Watermelon
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You\u2019ll see how the watermelon darkens in color, get bits of char coloring to the skin, and is less water soluble.\u00a0 That\u2019s the perfect outcome.\u00a0 Now it\u2019s time to think about how to use your wood flavored melon.<\/p>\n

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First, you can enjoy it as is.\u00a0 When I serve this naked, I just give one additional flavor such as fresh, chopped mint.\u00a0\u00a0 But if you\u2019re looking for a lunch or lite dinner entr\u00e9e, think salad by including some baby arugula, goat cheese and a splash of balsamic vinegar.\u00a0 For a spicy version, sprinkle the wedges with red pepper flakes, a bit of granulated sugar, and lime zest.\u00a0 Wood fired watermelon also works great with other summer favorites like grape and cherry tomato, pepper slices, sugar snow peas, and cucumber.\u00a0 No matter how you choose to serve it, grilled watermelon with wood flavoring is going to top your list of grilled favorites.<\/p>\n

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Proving that there\u2019s more to wood-fired cooking than just animal proteins, SmokinLicious\u00ae<\/strong> brings you great ideas for recipes featuring a wood-fired ingredient.\u00a0 Bringing you tips, techniques, recipes and the science behind the fire and smoke.<\/p>\n

Purchase products:<\/h2>\n

Wood Chunks- Double & Single Filet<\/a><\/h3>\n
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More Related reading on “What Wood for Smoking” and other great smoking and grilling tips and techniques<\/p><\/div>\n

Additional reading:<\/h2>\n

-WOOD-FIRED APPLES MAKE THE BEST CAKE<\/a><\/h3>\n

-PEACHES WOOD FIRED FOR A SMOKY FLAVORFUL GAZPACHO<\/a><\/h3>\n

-Smoked Snow Peas With Cucumber Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Dr. Smoke- Wood fired grilled watermelon is my favorite summertime dessert!<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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