Spring Bounty | Victorian BBQ Sauce, Rhubarb Concentrate, Pickled Asparagus

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Red wine vinegar is often more affordable.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade Worcestershire

Homemade can be made with pantry staples.

liquid smoke

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika can provide a similar smoky flavor.

Harvest rhubarb and prepare it for the recipe.

Chop 8 cups of rhubarb and set aside.

Chop 1 1/2 cups of raisins and set aside.

Chop 1 1/2 cups of onion and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine 8 cups of chopped rhubarb, 3 1/2 cups of brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups of chopped raisins, and 1 1/2 cups of chopped onion.

Add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon each of allspice, cinnamon, ginger, and salt to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Transfer the mixture to a pot and turn the heat on to bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until it reaches the desired thickness.

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