{sweet and sour sauce}

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 Tbsp cornstarch

1/3 cup red wine vinegar

1/3 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

1/4 cup chopped green pepper

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp ground ginger

In a saucepan, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in vinegar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 2 more minutes. At the end add bell peppers and pineapple chunks. (if desired) Serve warm over spare ribs, egg rolls, chicken, pork, etc.