Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce*

May 5, 2023

 

Safety Information 

 

As mentioned in the previous section, it is important to note that rhubarb leaves are poisonous, so please remove the leaves before consuming rhubarb raw or cooked. The stalks are safe to eat as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

 

Fun facts

• Rhubarb is considered easy to grow for first-time gardeners and can grow over five feet tall

• Most people use rhubarb for baking sweet goods such as pie, but rhubarb can also add wonderful flavor to savory foods such as curry, salmon and chicken 
• Most U.S.-grown rhubarb comes from Washington, Oregon and Michigan