Roasted Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce
Fresh rhubarb is roasted, then pureed and cooked with traditional barbecue sauce ingredients in this unique and flavorful condiment.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 51kcal
- 4 cups coarsely chopped rhubarb
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup water plus more, as needed
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray generously with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the 4 cups coarsely chopped rhubarb and 3 cloves garlic on the prepared pan. Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until rhubarb is soft.
Transfer the rhubarb and garlic to a food processor or blender. Puree with 1 cup water until smooth.
Pour the puree into a medium saucepan. Add 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, Dash of cayenne pepper, and Salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well. Add additional water, as needed, until sauce is desired consistency.
Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Cool before pouring into storage containers. Keep refrigerated.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g