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Caponata

Caponata

Caponata
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 20

Ingredients
  

  • 2 T olive oil (for frying only)
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced (I used 4 cloves)
  • 1 pc. large eggplant, sliced, pared, and cut in small cubes (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed basil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • Few grains black pepper
  • 1 cup canned tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar (5% acidity) (white vinegar can be substituted)
  • 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil and garlic in a large, heavy skillet. Add the eggplant, green pepper, onion, and parsley; toss to mix.
  • Cover tightly and cook over low heat about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, blend sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Add tomato paste, water, and vinegar; mix well. Add to mixture in skillet and stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook gently until eggplant is tender.
  • The eggplant will definitely loose its firmness due to stirring, but that's ok.
  • Ladle into jars, remove air bubbles and fill to 1/2 headspace.
  • Wipe rims, add hot lids and rings. Process in water bath 15 minutes for half-pint jars and 20 minutes for pint jars.
  • Makes 5 cups
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