Sacaton relish
Sacaton Relish
Sacaton is a village on the Gila River Reservation near Sacaton,
Arizona (Pima Indians).
This is usually served as an accompaniment
to eggs or grilled meat.
2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1 cup chopped fresh, mild, green
chiles, peeled and seeded
1 chopped fresh or canned jalapeño
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
Salt (optional)
Heat drippings in a skillet.
Add chiles and
jalapeño and sauté until translucent.
Ad tomatoes and sauté 5 minutes more.
Season with
salt, if desired.
Remove relish with a slotted spoon and serve with
eggs or meat.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.