Roasted Rhubarb, Garlic, and Onion Barbeque Sauce

Roasted rhubarb, onion, and garlic form the base of this tart, homemade barbecue sauce recipe made with beer, brown sugar, ketchup, and balsamic vinegar.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 33 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup beer
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 9 cloves garlic
• 8 cups diced rhubarb (1-inch pieces)
• 1 red onion, cut into 8 equal wedges
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Spread rhubarb, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer roasted rhubarb, onion, and garlic to a blender; blend until very smooth.

Step 4

Pour rhubarb purée into a large pot; stir in beer, brown sugar, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, liquid smoke, salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and flavors combine, about 15 minutes.