Winter in Season – Rhubarb

In season now is rich red Rhubarb!

There is certainly no shortage of tasty treats you can make with Rhubarb, here are some suggestions;

• Rhubarb Cake
• Rhubarb Ice-cream
• Pickles
• Rhubarb & Fennel Sparkling Cocktail
• Apple & Rhubarb Crumble
• Rhubarb & Custard Tarts
• Rhubarb Salsa
• Rhubarb & Rosewater Pie

The one that really made our mouth water though, is this delicious Rhubarb BBQ Sauce!

Rhubarb BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped rhubarb, 1cm slices (about 5 large stalks)
• 1 (400gm) can tomato sauce
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 cup (125ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup (80ml) honey
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high hear then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the rhubarb is tender and the sauce has slightly thickened
2. Mash the sauce and rhubarb with a fork
3. Use the BBQ sauce immediately, or allow cooling then store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Note: To adjust the flavour of the rhubarb BBQ sauce to your taste: If it is too tart, add honey. If it is too sweet, add a little apple cider vinegar. 

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