Sweet and Sour Halibut

Borealis Beegirl's Note:

From Taste of Home, March 2002, Will try later this fall

• Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 cup apricot nectar
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup cubed green pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons water , divided
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• salt
• pepper
• 1 ½ lbs halibut steaks , cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 medium tomatoes , seeded and cubed
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• hot cooked rice

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
3. Add the green pepper, cook 5 minutes longer; set aside.
4. In a bowl combine the flour, 3 tablespoons water, soy sauce, salt and pepper.
5. Add halibut; toss gently to coat.
6. Transfer to a broiler pan.
7. Broil 4 inches from the heat for 5-6 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
8. Set aside and keep warm.
9. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into green pepper mixture.
10. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
11. Reduce heat to medium; add tomatoes and pineapple.
12. Cook and stir for 4 minutes or until heated through.
13. Serve with halibut over rice.