Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
  • 2 whole Medium-Large Eggplants, Peeled And Diced Into 1cm Cubes
  • 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 3 whole Medium Onions, Chopped Finely
  • 4 whole Stalks Celery, Chopped Finely
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 cans (16 Oz. Size) Petite Diced (or Crushed) Tomatoes
  • 1- 1/2 ounce, weight Capers
  • 1 can (6 Oz. Size) Whole Pitted Black Olives, Drained And Cut In Half Lengthwise

Method

  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over medium-high.
  • Add eggplant, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring until all fully softened.
  • Put aside in a bowl.
  • Heat the vinegar in a small pan and dissolve the sugar.
  • Bring to a boil and add to eggplant mixture.
  • Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
  • Add onion, celery and salt.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring until soft.
  • Drain the canned tomatoes, reserving 3/4 cup of liquid.
  • Add 2 cups of the tomatoes and the 3/4 cup of liquid to the onion and celery.
  • Add the capers and olives.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Add eggplant mixture and cook 5 more minutes or longer for an softer more spreadable result.
  • Let cool and jar.
  • Yields 6 jars, 1 1/2 cup size or 36 servings at 1/4 cup each.