Sweet and Sour Sauce

By luvmybuttonsnbows

This piquant sauce is so versatile that it goes with just about every type of meat, poultry and seafood.
POWER LEVEL: High (10)
MICROWAVE TIME: 5 to 7 min.
Makes about 13/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 can (8-oz.)crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 can (4-oz. can) chopped pimiento
• 1/2 clove garlic, mashed
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 10 drops liquid pepper seasoning (tabasco)

Preparation

Step 1

In 1 1/2-qt. casserole stir together sugar, cornstarch and water, until well blended. Stir in pineapple, pepper, pimiento, garlic, vinegar, soy sauce and pepper seasoning. Microwave at High (10) 5 to 7 Minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until clear and thickened. Let sauce stand 5 to 10 minutes, to develop flavor, before serving.