Watermelon Fennel Sauce

Ingredients

• Fennel Slaw
• 1/4 of a small water melon cubed
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 Absinthe
• 5 Mint leaves, finely sliced
• Salt and Pepper

Directions

1. Make Fennel Slaw as directed
2. Once the Fennel Slaw has marinated for 30 minutes, add Slaw and watermelon cubes to a blender. Purée the slaw and watermelon.
3. Transfer Purée to a sauce pan
4. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer
5. Season with salt and pepper
6. Add smoked paprika and Absinthe
7. Simmer on low for 1 hour
8. Season with salt and pepper and add finely sliced Mint leaves

Serving Ideas

• Watermelon Fennel Pork Belly
• Cook shredded pork or pork ribs in the sauce in either a pressure cooker or slow cooker