Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce
Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce balances bright, tart rhubarb with brown sugar, molasses, and warm spices for a complex sweet-tang finish. Hints of smoke, chipotle heat, and a splash of cider vinegar create a layered flavor that shines on grilled chicken, pork, or veggie skewers. Serve at cookouts or summer dinners when you want a standout sauce without tomatoes.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves28
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 21 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 11
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, combine the rhubarb, sweet onion, soda, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, cinnamon, allspice, salt, black pepper, cloves, ground chipotle, garlic powder, and liquid smoke; bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low. Simmer, stirring often, until the rhubarb and onion are very soft, about 45 minutes.
- 2
Transfer the sauce to a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway. Hold the blender lid down with a folded kitchen towel; pulse a few times, then blend until smooth. Blend in batches if needed.
- Calories 157.98 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 39.39 g 14%
- Total Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 9.79 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.87 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 38.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 23.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 75.06 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.22 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce is made with 15 ingredients and serves 28. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Flavoring Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 157.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Flavoring Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Dried Chipotle Chile. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 157.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce healthy?
- Tangy Rhubarb BBQ Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 157.98 calories and 0.15 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Sulfites, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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