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Rhubarb Barbeque Sauce Recipe

A tangy homemade sauce for grilling
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Yield: 16
Calories: 90cal
Author: Melissa
Cost: $10

Materials

  • 1 cup rhubarb chopped
  • cup water
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • ½ cup Vidalia onion chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 1&1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce optional
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika seasoning

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, boil the water. Add the chopped rhubarb, and boil until the rhubarb becomes tender - a few minutes
  • Take the rhubarb and water over to your food processor, and blend it until smooth
  • Now, in the same saucepan, add the oil and saute the onion until it is tender. Again - a few minutes
  • Add the ketchup, brown sugar, syrup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce ( who can pronounce that word?), mustard, Optional hot sauce, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and your pureed rhubarb and water sauce!
  • Bring this sauce to a boil, stirring constantly, and then reduce your heat. Allow to simmer on low for about 5 minutes - uncovered
  • Allow to cool slightly, and transfer this to the food processor, and blend until the onion is all pureed
  • Transfer the sauce to some mason jars for storing and pouring, and enjoy

Notes

Finding Smoked Paprika: I bought mine at Penzeys Spices. It's not that easy to find in the local store. I did see Amazon sells it. Smoked Paprika is good to have on hand for these fun summer sauces
 
nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 90cal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg