Rhubarbecue Sauce
Sweet, tangy, and uniquely bold, Rhubarbecue Sauce is the perfect marriage of tart rhubarb and smoky barbecue flavors, making it a versatile and flavorful addition to your culinary repertoire. This one-of-a-kind BBQ sauce combines fresh rhubarb stalks with pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, and honey, while a hint of smoked paprika and Worcestershire sauce adds savory depth. Ready in just 40 minutes, this homemade sauce is easy to whip up and ideal for glazing grilled meats, slathering on sandwiches, or serving as a dipping sauce. Its bright, tangy profile offers a refreshing twist on classic barbecue sauce, making it a must-try for summer cookouts and weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (chopped) fresh rhubarb stalks
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash and trim the rhubarb stalks, then chop them into small pieces (about 1/2-inch).
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped rhubarb and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb is soft and begins to break down, about 8-10 minutes.
Add the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender, and blend until smooth.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a small amount of water to reach your preferred consistency.
Allow the Rhubarbecue Sauce to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 1 week.
Use the sauce as a glaze for grilled meats, a dipping sauce, or a flavorful condiment for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2042 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1406 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
