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A jar of rhubarb bbq sauce with rhubarb stalks in the background.

Rhubarb BBQ Sauce

A woman's face.Angie Zoobkoff
Brush this sweet and smoky homemade BBQ sauce on grilled pork, chicken, and more. It makes a great dipping sauce, too.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 69 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) chopped rhubarb stalks
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the onion and sauté until softened, but not browned, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the rhubarb, sugar, vinegar, adobo, and Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rhubarb is softened and the mixture is saucy, about 7 minutes.
  • Transfer the sauce to a blender and blitz until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add a pinch of cayenne, if desired.
  • Store in a sealed jar or container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Consistency--If your sauce is too thick after blending, drizzle in water, 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency. If it's too thin, return it to the saucepan and simmer until it thickens.
  • Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 tablespoonCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 15gFat: 1gSodium: 54mgSugar: 14g
Keyword grilling condiments, homemade bbq sauce, homemade condiments, ways to use rhubarb
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