If you have been reading my blog for any length of time you know I love rhubarb! While I’m sure one plant would be enough for our garden, instead I have five robust plants! Even before the snow is melting the plants are beginning to burst from the ground. In no time at all we are harvesting rhubarb. I realize I have more than enough and am more than willing to share with my neighbors and one year I even bartered for bread!
Are you a rhubarb lover? You might wonder how I use up all the rhubarb in my garden? 
My favorite all time recipe is Victoria Sauce or as we call it in our house Rhubarbeque Sauce. I make it every year and even with a possible move I will still be making it this year! It is a family favorite and it is wonderful on grilled meats such as pork or chicken.
Rhubarb Jam is another favorite. This tangy jam is equally good on a piece of toast for breakfast or on grilled chicken!
Rhubarb Buckle. A few years ago a friend shared this recipe with me. The ginger in the recipe gives this buckle a unique taste!
Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp The combination of rhubarb and strawberries is a classic, who doesn’t love this dessert especially with a little ice cream!
Rhubarb Cake This is another family favorite and an old standby. Perfect to enjoy with an afternoon cup of tea.
There are also several other chutneys I make with rhubarb. I probably won’t be making these this year as I am really hoping our house will sell and I will be packing up our pantry! However as soon as I am settled in our new location I will be making these again. As long as rhubarb grows in Washington!
Rhubarb, Date and Apricot Chutney – The dates and apricots give this chutney a rich flavor, which perfectly balances the sweet sour taste of the rhubarb.
Apple Rhubarb Chutney – Another tasty chutney, which is perfect with grilled pork!
Rhubarb is also so easy to freeze. Usually I have lots of frozen rhubarb in my freezer to use at a later date. Just cut the stalks into small pieces and place in a Ziploc bag or use your Food Saver. Then freeze. Couldn’t be easier!
Do you enjoy rhubarb? What are your favorite ways to use it?
Nancy on the Home Front 
Oh, am I ever a rhubarb lover. You’re making my mouth water and drooling all over the place. I am so jealous seeing your rhubarb patch; wishing it where mine cause I can’t grow rhubarb here in Texas. It just gets too hot for it to grow and doesn’t get cold enough in the winter. :{
I like peonies as well but can’t grow them down here either :{
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Colleen,
I wish I could sent you some rhubarb, can you FedEx it?? I have so much in my garden!!
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If I only lived closer, I would buy some from you
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Colleen,
If you lived closer I would gladly share! 🙂
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MMMmmmm Rhubarb—What’s not to love about it. We have a huge patch and generally make sauce and different pies—usually Strawberry/rhubarb but this year I am going to do a blueberry/rhubarb and it will be scrumptious. thanks for your ideas too.
MB
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MaryBeth,
Blueberry Rhubarb sounds interesting, may have to try it, I just happen to have some frozen blueberries in the freezer!
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I love rhubarb…simply with salt! I will be posting a apple rhubarb recipe this week 😉 I hope it grows in Washington for you.
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Lori,
going to have to check out your apple rhubarb recipe that would be a new one for me and I’ve never tried it simply with salt! Do you eat it raw??
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Yes, I eat it raw…I peel it then sprinkle it with salt.
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Lori,
I am going to have to try this, I have never tried rhubarb raw!
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I grow rhubarb in a pot so I don’t get lots and the stalks tend to be smaller, but they are really tasty. I just made a strawberry rhubarb pie to enjoy our first cutting. I freeze cut stalks like you recommend. It’s an easy way to build up enough to make pies later when the cuttings get smaller. – Margy
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Margy,
I never knew you could grow rhubarb in a pot! What do you do with it in the winter?
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Wonderful wonderful rhubarb ! I love it too ! : )
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Hi Nancy, I love reading your blogs, but really loved this one. I have yet to get a rhubarb plant , I think the ground hogs ate the one I started years ago. I love all the recipes you added with the photos of the steps etc. I’m sure you have a lot to do with the impending move, yet you found time to do all this! Some bloggers just tell you what they enjoy and you are left to your own devises as to finding a recipe, which may or may not be any good. Thank you!
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Eva,
I just love rhubarb and am always trying to find new ways to enjoy it! Glad you liked the post! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and comment!
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A friend of mine in Iowa just canned several jars of Strawberry -Rhubarb-Pineapple jam
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Colleen,
Strawberry Rhubarb Pineapple Jam sounds yummy too!
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Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing at My Flagstaff Home.
Jennifer
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You’re welcome Jennifer!
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Hi, Nancy! Found you on the Pretty Pintastic Party. I’m always looking for new rhubarb recipes, so I’ll have to try some of yours because they look amazing. I actually just posted my recipe for a spicy rhubarb jam. I can’t get enough of anything with rhubarb!
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Robin,
A Spicy Rhubarb Jam, just might have to try your recipe! Thanks for stopping by!
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I can’t recall every having rhubarb! Looks good though! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Pinned!
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Elaine,
You should give rhubarb a try! It’s a great versatile plant! Just don’t eat the leaves!
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I have to admit I have never tried rhubarb. Thanks for sharing so many great recipes though. I feel like I am missing out and definitely need to give it a try.
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Missile,
Give rhubarb a try you might just like it! 🙂
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