Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 2 cups water
 * 1½ teaspoons salt
 * 2 pounds chard stems removed and leaves coarsely chopped
 * ¼ cup olive oil
 * 1 slice Spanish ham finely diced
 * ¼ cup pine nuts
 * ¼ cup raisins soaked in hot water to cover 1 hour to soften and drained

Directions

 * 1) In a large saucepan bring water to a boil over high heat.
 * 2) Add salt and chard then cover and cook for 15 minutes.
 * 3) Drain chard pressing firmly to remove any excess liquid.
 * 4) In a skillet heat olive oil over high heat.
 * 5) Add ham and sauté stirring 2 minutes to color lightly.
 * 6) Add pine nuts then stir well and add chard and raisins again mixing well.
 * 7) Cook briefly stirring, until all ingredients are heated through.
 * 8) Serve immediately.