2 cans Ortega chili peppers, whole
1 block Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
3 eggs, room temperature, separated
1/2 lb. cooked ham, sliced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. onion salt

Mix flour, salts and pepper together onto a plate. In one small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff. In a second bowl beat egg yolks until lemon colored. Fold yolks into whites. Insert a 1"x3" slice of cheese and ham into each ortega pepper. Roll in flour mixture and then dip into egg batter. Cook over medium heat in a frying pan with shortening. Cook until brown and firm on one side, then turn over and cook until brown.