Do all chopping, and measuring ahead of time

Sauté in 1 tbs butter for 5 minutes:
1-1/2 lbs smoked sausage
1 green pepper, chunked
1 medium onion
3 small tomatoes cut in sixths

Combine and stir into sausage mix:
1 tbs cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbs vinegar
1 tbs soy sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Cover and cook over low heat until sauce thickens. Mix in 2 cups drained pineapple chunks and heat. Serve with chow mein noodles or rice.