Rhubarb Barbeque Sauce
Description
This rhubarb bbq sauce contains no tomato. The unique sauce is made with rhubarb, sweet onion, a can of pepper-type soda, and warm spices.
Ingredients
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4 stalks fresh rhubarb, trimmed and chopped
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1 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
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1 (12 fl oz) can almond-fruit flavored soda (such as Dr Pepper®)
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1 cup apple cider vinegar
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup molasses
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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2 teaspoons liquid smoke flavoring
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
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Combine rhubarb, sweet onion, soda, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, cloves, ground chipotle, garlic powder, and liquid smoke in a saucepan; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer until rhubarb and onion are very soft, about 45 minutes, stirring often.
2
Pour the sauce into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel; pulse a few times, then puree until smooth. Puree in batches if necessary.