Teriyaki Sauce

Teriyaki Sauce

1 cup soy sauce
5 Tablespoons ketchup 1 cup sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch dissolved in 1/3 cup water 1 cup sake or dry sherry
3 Tablespoons apple juice one pinch black pepper
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, except cornstarch mixture. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. Gradually stir in dissolved cornstarch solution until mixed well. Continue cooking until thickened. Stir well before serving.