Recipe

Rhubarb Chutney

Bowl of homemade rhubarb chutney on a cloth with fresh rhubarb stalks and a pot in the background.

A great relish for all meats and poultry (especially grilled). Try as a topping on ham and turkey sandwiches

  • 4 cups rhubarb, (about 1 pound) washed, peeled the fibrous outer layer off and sliced ¼-inch thick
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium roasted, sweet red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 jalapeño peppers
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
  • pinch ground cloves
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup dried currants (or chopped raisins)
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • Heavy bottomed saucepan, Non-reactive pan
  • Jar for storage
  • Combine all ingredients in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Simmer for about 30 minutes or until the preparation has thickened to about the consistentcy of preserves (jam).
  • Remove from heat.
  • Let cool and serve.
  • Will keep for several months refrigerated.
    Can be used as glaze if you cook until sugar is just dissolved and thicken slightly.


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