Pineapple Sweet And Sour Sauce

• 2 (14 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits (drained and reserve the juice from both cans)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves (minced, or to taste)
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• black pepper (to taste) (optional)

1. Drain both cans of pineapple over a bowl.
2. Add/whisk in cornstarch until smooth and combined (no need to measure out the juice) set aside.
3. In a small saucepan heat oil over medium-low heat; add in garlic and a small pinch cayenne pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
4. Add in ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; cook stirring until simmering.
5. Add in the juice/cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil, stirring or whisking constantly until thickened.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
7. Mix in the pineapple tidbits.
8. Season with black pepper to taste if desired.

pineapple tidbits, cornstarch, vegetable oil, garlic, cayenne pepper, ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pineapple-sweet-and-sour-sauce-200031 (may not work)