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Rhubarb BBQ Sauce

Sylwia Vaclavek
A little sour, a little sweet and a whole lot smokey. This is your new favorite Rhubarb BBQ Sauce. Grab this veggie next time you are a the store and let's make some delicious BBQ Sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
blending 7 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Course sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 32
Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan or pot
  • cutting board and knife
  • baking sheet
  • spatula, wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • immersion blender
  • jar or airtight container

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 cups rhubarb chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp mustard powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped, adjust to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for roasting and sautéing

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your smoker to 400°F (200°C).
  • Wash and chop the rhubarb. Spread the chopped rhubarb on a baking sheet and drizzle with a little olive oil.
  • Roast for 15-20 minutes, until the rhubarb is tender and slightly caramelized. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Add the roasted rhubarb to the saucepan
  • Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, orange juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, mustard powder, smoked paprika, cinnamon, cloves and chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the temperature to 250F and let it smoke for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  • Using an immersion blender (or transferring to a regular blender), blend the sauce until smooth.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Let the sauce cool to room temperature.
  • Transfer it to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It should keep for up to two weeks.

Notes

Balance sweetness and acidity - adjust sugar and vinegar to taste
Adjust seasonings to taste - start with smaller amounts (especially chipotle and paprika)  and gradually add more as needed.
Simmer - for best flavor, simmer low and slow
Blend until smooth - blend the sauce thoroughly using an immersion blender or regular blender

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 125mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 128IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword BBQ Sauce, rhubarb, rhubarb BBQ sauce
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