Spoon this tangy sauce over cooked meat or chicken.

1/4 C. vinegar
1 C. catsup
1 T. soy sauce
1/2 red or green pepper, cubed
1/2 C. honey or brown sugar (packed)
1/2 t. salt
1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks (optional)
water
2 T. cornstarch

1. Mix ingredients, except cornstarch, in saucepan.
2. Bring to boil.
3. Turn heat down to simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
4. Dissolve cornstarch in small amount of water. Add, stirring until thickened. (You can omit cornstarch and allow the sauce to thicken by cooking it longer.)

YIELD: 2 cups