Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: in small saucepan, cook onion and garlic in margarine until tender. add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. reduce heat; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes. use as basting sauce for pork, chicken or beef. refrigerate leftovers. microwave: in 1-qt glass measure, microwave margarine on full power (high) 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. add onion and garlic. microwave on full power (high) 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until tender. add remaining ingredients; cover with waxed paper. microwave on full power (high) 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture boils. microwave on 2/3rds power (medium-high) 4 to 5 minutes. to blend flavors. proceed as above.

Target recipe: stir together all ingredients except sugar in a bowl. cook sugar in a dry heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt. continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a colored a golden caramel. tilt pan and carefully pour in hoisin mixture (caramel will harden and steam vigorously). cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved and sauce is thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. cool to room temperature. should you feel it needs a little more balance with the sweet add additional lemon juice.