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Rhubarb

Lovely and tart, rhubarb is one of the first spring fruits to make an appearance--in some regions it arrives so early we can only call it winter! Find rhubarb facts and, more importantly, delicious recipes below.

Rhubarb

A prolific and precocious springtime "fruit", rhubarb looks like stalks of pinkish green or even magenta celery. Its flavor, however, is much more tart, making it ideal company for sugar in sweet dishes like crisps, compotes, and pie -- from which it gets its second name, "pie plant." But it also lends a puckery-tart fruitiness to savory dishes, and pairs very nicely with pork and poultry.

Caramelized Rhubarb Pork Stir-Fry

This quick and easy rhubarb and pork stir-fry looks lovely with red onions and the brightest rhubarb you can find.

Rhubarb Orange Chutney

Orange juice and zest brighten the rich spices of this rhubarb chutney.

Gingered Rhubarb Tart

The warmth of ginger complements the sour rhubarb in this tart.

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