Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 or 3 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • red food coloring if desired
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instruction

  • Wash the orange and the lemon well.
  • Slice the fruit and ginger and place the slices into a medium pot along with 5 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Strain water with a sieve into a bowl.
  • Press the fruit into the sieve. You want to get all of the water released.
  • Place the water back into the pot and add 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 cup ketchup, and a few drops of red food coloring (if using).
  • Whisk until well blended.
  • Heat the sauce over medium high heat.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons corn starch and 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl.
  • Slowly stream the corn starch liquid into the sauce, stirring constantly.
  • When the sauce thickens, remove it from heat.