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4.6 from 33 votes

Pickled Eggplant Recipe

Ever seen those jarred pickled Italian vegetables in olive oil? Now you can make yours too with this pickled eggplant recipe.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants long
  • 4 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 bottle white vinegar
  • 1 bottle extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. With the help of a mandolin, slice the eggplant into 3/16 inch pieces lengthwise, then cut the slices into strips and then crosswise into 3-inch pieces.
  2. Layer the pieces of eggplant in a large colander and generously sprinkle each layer with Kosher salt. Place the colander in the sink, put a clean kitchen towel on top of the layered eggplant and top of the eggplant with a tall pot filled with water to weigh the eggplant down. This helps to squeeze out the bitterness of the eggplant.
  3. After two hours, take off the weight, remove the towel and rinse under cold water for 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a large kitchen towel. Put a handful of eggplant in a ricer and squeeze out as much liquid as you can until you have used all of the eggplant.
  5. Transfer to a large bowl and cover completely with white wine vinegar. Put a towel on top and weigh down with a pot filled with water.
  6. Leave them for an additional two hours.
Meanwhile sterilize the jar. Follow the link above
  1. After the jar is sterilized and dry, add 1/4 cup of the best extra-virgin olive oil, place some of the sliced garlic, a sprinkle of oregano, some sliced celery and chili pepper flakes to taste and set aside to flavor.
  2. After two hours, remove the eggplant from the vinegar discard the vinegar and transfer into a clean bowl.
  3. Using a ricer squeeze as much vinegar out of the eggplant as you can.
  4. Start placing them in the jar with the seasoned olive oil, leave about one inch at the top and fill the jar with the extra-virgin olive oil. Push them down to release any air!

Notes

  • (The eggplant must be 1-inch below the oil.)
  • Lock the jar tightly and place it in a dark, dry place. Let them rest for at least one week before using them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 27961mg (1165%) Potassium 2271mg (65%) Fiber 30g (120%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 890IU (18%) Vitamin C 25.7mg (29%) Calcium 212mg (21%) Iron 4.8mg (27%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 27961mg 1165%
Potassium 2271mg 48%
Fiber 30g 120%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 890IU 18%
Vitamin C 25.7mg 29%
Calcium 212mg 21%
Iron 4.8mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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