Sofrito(Basic Seasoning) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
2 oz. lean cured ham, diced
1 onion, peeled and diced
1 green pepper, chopped
3 sweet chili peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
6 fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 c. tomato sauce

Preparation

In a small frying pan, heat oil slowly.
Add and brown rapidly diced ham.
Reduce heat; add and saute rest of ingredients for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cool and store in Mason jar in refrigerator.
Use as needed to season soups, stews, chili, beans or Spanish rice.
Experiment and enjoy!