SWEET AND SOUR ONIONS4 medium onions (1 1/4 lbs.) 1 tbsp. cider vinegar 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. ketchup 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup water 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch Peel and slice onions 1/2-inch thick. Place in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Add vinegar, sugar, ketchup, salt and water. Water should about half-cover the onions. Cover pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, or until onions are tender-crisp. Add a small amount of water to the cornstarch and mix well. Stir into onion mixture, cooking and stirring until smooth and translucent. Serve hot, chilled or at room temperature. Makes 4 to 6 servings Source: Barbecued Ribs, Smoked Butts and Other Great Feeds by Jeanne Voltz
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