Rhubarb-Wine BBQ Sauce

We all know rhubarb is amazing in sweet desserts, but you’ll love it even more in a savory Rhubarb-Wine BBQ Sauce! Put it on ribs, grilled chicken, and more!

I’m not sure whether or not to feel badly for my beloved rhubarb. On the one hand, it is well loved – adored, even – in all kinds of sweet goodies. I think by now you know how much I love rhubarb. From cakes to compotes to everything in between, I’m afraid the season doesn’t last long enough for me to play with one of my favorite ingredients.

On the other hand, rhubarb has been typecast, wouldn’t you agree? Sometimes I wonder what it thinks – that is, if it could think. Maybe it wishes, “I just want to be like all the other vegetables!” or perhaps, “I’m tired of being cooked up in sweet dishes!”

Well, my dear rhubarb, I hear you. You deserve to be understood as multifaceted, appreciated for both sweet and savory.

The grilling bug has bitten – and along with it, a craving for ribs and a new savory bbq sauce to love. Rhubarb’s natural tanginess works brilliantly in this Rhubarb-Wine BBQ Sauce, tempered by sweet wine and a spicy kick from the spices. According to my husband, it’s his favorite of the bbq sauces I have made, and I think you might just agree. Try it on baby back ribs, grilled chicken, whatever comes off the grill.

And save a few stalks – because, there should be some rhubarb cake for dessert.

EAT SEASONAL

Summer is just around the corner, and May’s Eat Seasonal roundup, organized by Becky of Vintage Mixer, is all about transitioning from spring. Join us and our friends as we share dishes that embrace eating seasonal! Check out the May Seasonal Produce Guide and these recipes for more #EatSeasonal inspiration.

Rhubarb-Almond Cake by Floating Kitchen

Kale, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Quesadillas by Cookin’ Canuck

Skinny Pineapple Mint Margaritas by Mountain Mama Cooks

Shaved Asparagus Ricotta Flatbread by Flavor the Moments

Roasted Broccoli and Bacon Crustless Quiche by Completely Delicious

Lemon Roasted Artichokes by Letty’s Kitchen

Rice Bowls with Quick Pickled Ginger Red Cabbage by Food for My Family

Rhubarb Eton Mess with Coconut Whipped Cream by Vintage Mixer

WONDERING WHAT TO MAKE WITH LEFTOVER RHUBARB? TRY THESE RECIPES TOO!

Rhubarb Mint Margarita

Rhubarb Frangipane Cake

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Rhubarb Empanadas

Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote