Rhubarb Grilling Sauce

Recipe by Jennifer Noble, Granville, Ohio
First place, Sauces (All Other), 2017

Baking temperature: n/a
Baking time: n/a
Yield: 5 cups

Ingredients

• 4 c chopped rhubarb
• 2 c finely chopped tart cherries
• 2/3 c finely minced Serrano Peppers
• ½ c finely chopped onion
• 1 1/3 c brown sugar
• 1 c red wine vinegar, 5% acidity
• 4 t grated fresh ginger
• 1 ½ t grated lemon peel

Instructions

• Combine rhubarb, cherries, peppers, onion, sugar and vinegar in a medium sauce pan
• Cook over medium-high heat until rhubarb is tender. Add grated ginger and lemon peel
• Cook 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking
• Ladle hot sauce immediately into prepared jars. Wipe rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids
• Process in water bath canner 15 minutes