Ingredients
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2 (14 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits (drained and reserve the juice from both cans)
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 garlic cloves (minced, or to taste)
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/3 cup white vinegar
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Drain both cans of pineapple over a bowl.
- Add/whisk in cornstarch until smooth and combined (no need to measure out the juice) set aside.
- In a small saucepan heat oil over medium-low heat; add in garlic and a small pinch cayenne pepper; stir for 2 minutes.
- Add in ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce; cook stirring until simmering.
- Add in the juice/cornstarch mixture; bring to a boil, stirring or whisking constantly until thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the pineapple tidbits.
- Season with black pepper to taste if desired.