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:

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
Mash the sauce and rhubarb with a fork
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.