SauceSide Dish

Spiced Rhubarb Sauce

Name: Spiced Rhubarb Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: american, european
Ingredients: 500 g rhubarb cut into 1cm pieces; 300 g yellow onion finely diced; 240 ml apple cider vinegar; 100 g brown sugar packed; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp celery salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground cloves

A tangy and aromatic sauce combining tart rhubarb with warm spices and savory onion. This versatile condiment is perfect for pairing with roasted or grilled meats like pork and poultry.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 45 min
Serves: 8
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 85 kcal

VeganVegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain celery. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

500 grhubarb, cut into 1cm pieces
300 gyellow onion, finely diced
240 mlapple cider vinegar
100 gbrown sugar, packed
1 tspsalt
1 tspcelery salt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
0.5 tspground cinnamon
0.25 tspground cloves

Equipment

stirring spoon · large pot · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the cut rhubarb and apple cider vinegar.
About 2 min
2
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Watch carefully as it comes to temperature to avoid boiling over.
3
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rhubarb has softened and broken down.
About 20 min
4
Stir in the diced onion, brown sugar, salt, celery salt, black pepper, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until everything is well combined.
About 3 min
5
Bring the sauce back to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
About 5 min
6
Cook uncovered for 1 hour, stirring every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking. The sauce is done when it has thickened and the onions are translucent.
About 1 hr
Cook’s note: Cooking uncovered allows excess liquid to evaporate, which helps thicken the sauce.
7
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or transferring to jars for storage.
Cook’s note: The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Per serving

Nutrition

69%Score

Calories: 84.9kcal
Protein: 1.1g
Carbs: 18.9g
Fat: 0.3g
Fibre: 2g
Sugar: 14.5g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container or sealed jar in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Serve chilled or gently reheat in a saucepan over low heat until warm.