MAMA'S EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA

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Categories     Vegetable     Dinner

Yield 9-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

For the fried eggplant:
•6 medium eggplants
•Kosher salt
•4C seasoned breadcrumbs
•Locatelli pecorino romano grated cheese
•5-6 eggs
•1 large brick of Polly-O whole milk mozzarella cheese
•Olive oil
For the Sunday gravy:
•4 cans of Tuttorosso tomato puree
•2 cans of Tuttorosso crushed tomatoes
•2 cans of Contadina tomato paste
•1 package of 3-way ground beef, pork, and veal
•1 package of sweet Italian sausage
•1 package of braciole (super thin flank steak)
•1 package boneless pork spare ribs
•2 sticks of Hormel pepperoni
•4C seasoned bread crumbs
•Locatelli pecorino romano grated cheese
•2-3 eggs
•Polaner minced garlic
•Italian flat leaf parsley
•Olive oil
•Salt & pepper

Steps:

  • My instructions exceed the character count by 3x, so rather than cut them down until they are unrecognizable, I thought it might be better to include a link to my blog for the full directions and a picture of the dish: http://notinpinebrookanymore.blogspot.com/2011/05/mammas-eggplant-parmigiana.html The one thing I will include here is this: Most people who think they don't like eggplant say it's because it's bitter and seedy. That's because it wasn't made right. To avoid that, first peel the eggplants with a vegetable peeler. Then slice them about a 1/2 inch thick. Next, find a big grill pan and start lining it with layers of sliced eggplant. After each layer, give a liberal toss of the kosher salt. Once they're all on there, top it with an upside-down sheet pan and place some cookbooks or a cast-iron pot on top to weigh it down. This is THE most important step, as it will draw out the bitterness and pack down the seeds. If you make this dish, I'd love to hear what you think!

Eiamine Ahmed Nibir
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This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Op Alamin
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I highly recommend this recipe. The eggplant parmigiana is always a hit with my family and friends.


Ayo Elemah
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This is my favorite eggplant parmigiana recipe. The sauce is so flavorful and the eggplant is always cooked perfectly.


Raja Jssaj
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The eggplant parmigiana is always crispy and flavorful.


Shadrack Korankye
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The eggplant parmigiana is always a hit with my family.


Perfect Lofar
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I'm not a fan of eggplant, but I loved this recipe. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


Arif Vai
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This dish is a bit messy to make, but it's so worth it. The eggplant parmigiana is always a crowd-pleaser.


Sabrina Campos
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I love how this recipe uses fresh ingredients. The eggplant parmigiana is always so flavorful.


Rehana Karama
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The eggplant parmigiana is always a hit at my parties.


King Ff
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I've tried several eggplant parmigiana recipes and this one is by far the best. The eggplant is crispy and the sauce is delicious.


Julia Trotter
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The eggplant parmigiana is always a hit with my family and friends.


Sagun Goel
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I love this recipe! The eggplant is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Manan Saad Saif
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Lauren Butler
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I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but this dish was amazing! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredible.


Briyanna Howell
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This was my first time making eggplant parmigiana and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


Sadik Hamim
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The eggplant was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The sauce was also very good.


Evan Muaz
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This eggplant parmigiana was a hit! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.