Hopi Fried Green Chiles

Ingredients

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

Directions

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