Sweet and Sour Rhubarb Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
• medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups thinly sliced trimmed rhubarb (about 12 ounces)
• 1/2 cup peeled and seeded fresh or canned tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• a generous pinch of ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• fresh ground pepper

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a heavey saucepan over low heat.

Add the onion and stew gently, stirring occasionally, until softened but not brown,about 7 minutes.

Stir in the rhubarb, tomatoes, honey, sugar, salt, and allspice.

Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it has melted down to a thick puree, about 20 minutes.

Add the lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. The sauce should have a nice balance between sweet and sour, if not adjust seasonings.

Serve hot, over chicken or fish.

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