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Rhubarb Gastrique Recipe

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"Gastrique" is a fancy name for a simple but delicious reduction of fruit (rhubarb, in this case) and vinegar. It is terrific with any meat, especially game or roast pork. Wine vinegar is best, but use what you have.

Rhubarb Gastrique Recipe (+)

Directions

In a non-reactive saucepan, boil sugar, vinegar, and water until reduced by half.
Add rhubarb, salt and pepper, and herb(s).
Boil until rhubarb is soft and mixture is very thick, 5 - 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and remove any herb sprigs. Serve as a condiment with any meat. Keeps well refrigerated.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

-		1 cup sugar
-		1/2 cup vinegar
-		1/2 cup water
-		3 cups chopped rhubarb - very finely chopped
-		1 pinch salt, or to taste
		few grinds of black pepper
		sprig of fresh rosemary, sage or any herb suitable for the meat to be served (optional)

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