Classic Green Chile Sauce(Serves 8) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.