Ingredients

  • 8 green New Mexican chiles, roasted, peeled, stems and seeds removed and chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 c. water
  • 4 c. ground onion
  • 1 medium head cabbage (4 c. ground)
  • 10 green tomatoes (4 c. ground)
  • 12 green peppers
  • 6 sweet red peppers
  • 1/2 c. canning salt
  • 6 c. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. celery seed
  • 2 Tbsp. mustard seed
  • 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 4 c. cider vinegar
  • 2 c. water

Method

  • Grind vegetables using a coarse blade.
  • Sprinkle with salt; cover with towel and let stand overnight.
  • Rinse and drain. Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over ground vegetables.
  • Heat to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Seal in hot, sterilized jars.
  • Makes 8 pints.