Description

Roasted Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce is a sweet and tangy homemade BBQ sauce made with roasted rhubarb, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and warm spices. Perfect as a savory meat glaze or dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

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

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray generously with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Place chopped rhubarb and garlic on the prepared pan. Roast for 15-20 minutes until rhubarb is soft.

3. Transfer roasted rhubarb and garlic to a blender. Add 1 cup water and puree until smooth.

4. Pour puree into a saucepan. Add balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5. Add additional water as needed for desired consistency.

6. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer 10-15 minutes.

7. Cool completely before transferring to storage containers. Refrigerate.

Notes

Adjust cayenne for desired heat level.

Simmer longer for thicker glaze.

Store refrigerated up to 1 week.