Hopi Fried Green Chiles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 fresh green chile pods
4 Tbsp. salt pork drippings
shortening

Preparation

Wash, clean and remove stems from fresh green chiles, but not seeds.
Cut a little slot in each side which lets the steam out when frying.
Heat 2 tablespoons of pork drippings in frying pan. Add chiles.
Turn often until chiles are light brown.
Add shortening to complete cooking.
Eat hot or cold, allowing 2 per person.