Sweet and Sour Barbecue Sauce

In a saucepan mix 1cup each of red-wine vinegar, water, and brown sugar. Add 3 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen, 1 green pepper, seeded and cut into strips, and 2 tomatoes, peeled and cut into wedges. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer it gently for 10 minutes. Stir in 1½ tablespoons cornstarch, mixed to a smooth paste with ¼ cup cold water and cook the sauce, stirring, until it is clear and thickened. For chicken, shrimps, roast pork, or spareribs
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