Springtime brings back memories of the rhubarb that grew beside my childhood home. When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them. My family gives this a big thumbs up. —Laurie Hudson, Westville, Florida
Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken
Rhubarb
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
- 5 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, divided
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 12 chicken drumsticks (about 4 pounds)
Directions
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in rhubarb, ketchup, water, preserves, vinegar, molasses, mustard, chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until rhubarb is tender, 8-10 minutes. Puree rhubarb mixture using an immersion blender, or cool slightly and puree in a blender. Reserve 2 cups sauce for serving.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the remaining 4 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over chicken. On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.
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