Recipe: Sweet and Sour Onions

SWEET AND SOUR ONIONS

4 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