Rhubarb Chipotle BBQ Sauce

 

Rhubarb to me is the ultimate symbol of summer in the prairies. As far back as I can remember rhubarb has been a part of my life.  As a child I would pluck it out of my mom's garden and dunk it enthusiastically into a bowl of sugar.  The tart flavour of the rhubarb complimented by the generous dusting of sugar was heaven. These days I find myself enjoying rhubarb in ways I never could have imagined as child.  It's not just crisps or crumbles.  It's not just jams and pies.  It's more, much more.

I love to come up with recipes I can read a hundred of them and not one of them is exactly what I want so I find myself constructing my own creations.  This recipe is one of those creations.

Rhubarb Chipotle BQQ Sauce

8 Cups Chopped Rhubarb 

1 Medium Onion

2tbsps Minced Garlic (I used Rig Hand Vodka infused)

1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar

3 1/2 Cups Raw Sugar

1/2 Cup Molasses

2 tsps Chipotle 

1 tsp Ginger

1 tsp Cinnamon 

1 tbsp. Garlic Salt

This recipe is simple but so tasty!  Assemble everything in a large pot stir and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer 30.  Prepare cans and lids for processing which will take approximately 15 minutes more.  With a handheld food processor purée the mixture in the pot.  Ladle Sauce into sterilized jars leaving 1/8" head space.  Process, I use my power pressure cooker XL to do this for 10 minutes.

This thick and sticky Sauce is amazing on chicken and ribs!