~Home Canned RhubarBBQ Sauce With Linda's Pantry~

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Red wine vinegar adds a different flavor profile.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade ketchup

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Homemade ketchup can be lower in sugar.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Chili powder can provide a similar heat.

Pick rhubarb stalks, ensuring not to use more than a third of the plant variety.

Cut off the poisonous leaves and compost them.

Wash the rhubarb thoroughly.

Inspect the rhubarb and cut out any woody spots.

Cut the rhubarb into pieces.

Measure out 3 quarts of rhubarb.

Chop 1 cup of onion.

Roughly chop 4 cloves of garlic.

Add 2.5 cups of raisins to the mixture.

Add 3.5 cups of brown sugar, followed by 1 more cup of sugar.

Add 3/4 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of allspice.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried mustard.

Put the mixture on the stove and bring to a simmer.

Let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes until soft.

Add 1 can of tomato paste for color and flavor.

Add 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.

Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness and acidity as needed, adding more vinegar if desired.

Simmer until thickened and puree the mixture.

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