15 Rhubarb Recipes to Make This Spring (2024)

Rhubarb's naturally tart flavor makes a perfect addition to sweet treats, but don't limit fresh rhubarb to dessert. Although this spring stalk is often cooked like a fruit, it's actually a vegetable. Rhubarb is delicious when roasted, sautéed, stewed, or pureed in classic spring dishes like pork tenderloin with spiced rhubarb chutney. Savory rhubarb recipes can range from breads to main courses, but our best rhubarb recipes are ready for every meal of the day—from breakfast to dinner—and are always made from a fresh harvest. Rhubarb's peak season is April to June, so now is the time to try our rhubarb sauce recipes, rhubarb bread recipes, and other unique rhubarb recipes.

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Paleo Pork-Rhubarb Skillet

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Take some pointers from this simple skillet recipe on how to serve rhubarb. A cup and a half of sliced fresh rhubarb are sautéed alongside wedges of onions and apples to create a saucy base for strips of tender pork. Serve this paleo rhubarb recipe over a bed of cauliflower couscous for a well-rounded meal.

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Rhubarb co*cktail

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The homemade rhubarb syrup only takes two extra steps but makes all the difference in this crowd-pleasing rhubarb co*cktail recipe. Muddled slices of ginger and fresh rhubarb add the spice and tangy flavors for this vodka-based co*cktail. Strain the mixture before pouring into a tall glass and topping with club soda.

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Rhubarb and Rose Petal Jam

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Two unlikely jam ingredients come together to create this springy rhubarb topper. Two-and-a-half pounds of fresh rhubarb combine with sugar and handfuls of edible rose petals to make this spring jam floral and tart, yet delicate and sweet. Try it on toast or serve it on your spring cheese board for an impressive spread.

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Rhubarb Pulled Pork

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Rhu-Berry Streusel Muffins

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If you're in a hurry in the morning or need a quick afternoon snack, these rhubarb muffins are ready to grab and go. Start with classic blueberry muffins, then dress them up by adding fresh rhubarb to the mix. The streusel topping gets the rhubarb treatment, too, with fresh, finely chopped tart pieces.

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Ginger Rhubarb-Raspberry Punch

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Not all recipes using rhubarb are served with a fork. Tangy rhubarb and zesty ginger keep this rhubarb punch recipe from becoming too sweet. Instead, each refreshing sip is loaded with the flavors of fresh rhubarb, raspberries, and ginger.

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Rhubarb-Bacon Jam

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Put a twist on traditional rhubarb jam recipes by adding bacon to the mix. This savory and sweet rhubarb recipe has plenty of sweet and tart flavors thanks to fresh rhubarb and maple syrup, but bacon adds a tasty savory aspect to each bite. Try it as an appetizer on toast smeared with ricotta cheese.

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Tunisian Raisin-Rhubarb Chutney

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Give rhubarb a fiery kick with our pork tenderloin with spiced rhubarb chutney. Fresh ancho and cayenne chile peppers combine with rhubarb and red onion for a heat-and-sweet chutney recipe begging for a meaty base. Hotter than jalapeños, this sweet and spicy rhubarb recipe brings the fire all spring long.

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Rhubarb Agua Fresca

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Some of the best rhubarb recipes are refreshingly tart, and this fresh spring drink is no different. Our rhubarb agua fresca is made with rhubarb, sugar, and a squeeze of lemon juice, so each sip hits on both sweet and tart flavors. Garnish each glass with a fresh stalk.

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Pork Rhubarb Skillet

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This quick skillet recipe is what happens when unusual rhubarb recipes turn into your family's favorite recipe. Fresh rhubarb adds just the right amount of tartness, and, like apples, it's a perfect pairing with pork. Serve with couscous, rice, or a dinner roll to complete the meal.

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Strawberry Rhubarb Salsa

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This salsa recipe is one of our most requested rhubarb recipes of all time. With only six ingredients, you'll be dipping your chips sooner rather than later. Keep this rhubarb dessert on the sweet side with cinnamon pita chips or add a salty twist with regular tortilla chips.

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Rhubarb Chive Flatbread

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Full stalks of rhubarb give this rhubarb bread recipe its striking look. Serve it alongside oil and/or honey for dipping to balance the fresh rhubarb's delicate tartness. For the prettiest loaf, use stalks of bright pink rhubarb that are similar in color.

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Linguini with Garlic, Pepper, and Rhubarb

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Pasta and rhubarb may sound like an unusual combination, but so many other veggies are added to pasta dishes, why not rhubarb, too?! Classic olive oil and plenty of Parmesan keep things familiar and comforting for skeptics, but three cups of fresh rhubarb add a spring touch everyone will love. One forkful of the pasta dinner will remove any doubts.

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Oven-Roasted Pork with Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

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This eyebrow raising combination is exactly what we love most about fresh rhubarb recipes. Pork and fruit are a natural pairing, but just wait until you try pork with fresh rhubarb and mango. Stuffing this pork roast with that duo guarantees you get a little bit of filling in each bite, and it makes for an impressive presentation, too.

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Melty Rhubarb, Goat Cheese, and Peppers

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This topper of sweet, coriander-spiced fresh rhubarb and pepper bakes to tender perfection wrapped in parchment. Spoon it on a goat-cheese-smeared slice of crusty bread for a fabulous appetizer recipe. This veggie dish also makes a tasty side for a fresh spring dinner.