Really Amazing Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
Seasonal Fresh Rhubarb is blended into a tangy & zesty Barbecue Sauce! An easy Sauce & Glaze – terrific using on the grill and as a side sauce.
Servings: 20 one T. portions, makes about 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients
- 3 medium-large stalks fresh rhubarb 1 1/2 cups sliced
- 2 teaspoons neutral oil*
- 1/3 cup shallots peeled, 1/2" dice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves don't leave this out!
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or about 4 grates of pepper mill
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar can use brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes in juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobe minced (from can)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup fresh raspberries can use frozen
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Recipe:
Instructions
Note from Karen:
- Might seem like a lot of ingredients, although the sauce comes together rather quickly with many pantry ingredients.
Recipe:
- Wash and dry the rhubarb, slice 1/2 inch thick and set aside.
- Add oil to a 8 inch skillet and set to medium-low heat. Add shallots and sauté for 5 minutes until softened, but not colored, stirring from time to time. Add garlic, cloves, pepper, sugar and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; cook one minute.
- Add tomatoes and their juice, chipotle, vinegar and dijon mustard - and cook 2 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
- Add the cut rhubarb, raspberries and 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cover. Cook until the rhubarb is softened - three to five minutes.
- Uncover and cool 5 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt and purée in a small 4 cup food processor. Puree as you like - very creamy or a little chunky.
Uses:
- The Rhubarb bbq sauce can be a base for richer sauces – try swirling cold butter into the warm sauce – or add zip to your vinaigrettes by adding a few tablespoons!
Notes
This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.
Nutrition
Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg