Ingredients

  • 3 c. diced ham (about 1 1/2 lb.)
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 6 c. chopped onion (about 12)
  • 6 minced cloves garlic
  • 3 green peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 6 c. peeled, chopped tomatoes (4 to 6 lb. or 12 to 18 medium)
  • 5 hot green chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cumin

Method

  • Cook ham in butter until lightly browned.
  • Add onions, garlic and peppers.
  • Cook until soft.
  • Add tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer to desired thickness.
  • Ladle into 6 clean hot pint Mason jars, leaving 1 inch headspace.
  • Remove air bubbles; adjust lids. Process in pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure for 75 minutes.