Sacaton Relish

Sacaton is a village on the Gila River Reservation near Sacaton, Pinal County, Arizona (Pima Indians). This is usually served as an accompaniment to eggs or grilled meat.

Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 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)

Instructions

1. Heat drippings in a skillet.
2. Add chiles and jalapeño and sauté until translucent.
3. Add tomatoes and sauté 5 minutes more.
4. Season with salt, if desired.
5. Remove relish with a slotted spoon and serve with eggs or meat.