1.   He put a glass pie plate on the stove and started melting sugar.

2.   In a large heavy-based saucepan, melt the sugar over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until it reaches an amber color.

3.   Melt sugar in iron skillet over medium heat until caramel colored, stirring constantly.

4.   Melt sugar to caramel color with a propane torch or place under the broiler.

5.   Melt sugar, and add rhubarb.

6.   Once sugar is melted and a deep brown color, add the onions and the jalapeno.

7.   Place over moderate heat just long enough to melt the sugar.

8.   Sugar is melted and caramelized over heat, then vinegar is added and reduced, followed by chicken stock.

9.   To make sauce, melt the sugar in a deep skillet.

10.   Top with powdered sugar and place under broiler just long enough to melt sugar.