Backpacker’s Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper
• 1 slice dried pineapple, chopped fine
• 1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
• 1 slice fresh ginger, 1/4 inch thick, chopped fine
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic granules
• 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Directions

1. 1

   At home: package the fruit, vegetables, garlic and ginger in a zip-locking plastic bag.

2. 2

   In a plastic bottle, combine the honey, vinegar, soy sauce and cornstarch.

3. 3

   In camp: empty both packages into a cookpot. Slowly add ¾ cup water.

4. 4

   Stirring constantly, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.