Now don’t go rolling your eyes…yes, it’s another eggplant parm recipe but, trust me, it’s different…and special!
I couldn’t wait to share this recipe so I’ve scheduled it to publish while I’m still on vacation. Yes, folks, for 8 glorious days I will be roaming the Tuscan countryside (plus the miserable 2 days that I will be traveling back and forth). It was easier when I lived in NY and it was just a lateral flight but now, living in FL, it’s north then east. And, of course, you can’t fly direct to Florence from the U.S. so it involves a connecting flight and more time — but I’m flying Swiss Air and connecting in Zurich so I can check another country off my travel list. Or is that cheating since I’ll only be in the airport?
While I think any recipe I put on these pages is worthy of your attention, I heartily encourage you to try this one. It was so good!
Here’s the 4 stages: toasted crumbs, pork cooked in pan, stuffed in eggplant and topped with mozzarella.
| Ground Pork Stuffed Eggplant, a la parmigiana |
What makes this special in my opinion is the layers of flavor…the vermouth adds an aromatic and taste that although presumably burnt off in cooking lingers nonetheless. Cooking down the tomatoes, onions and garlic before adding the pork creates a base to which each additional ingredient builds on. Raisins are the yin to the savory yang and, lastly, the crushed almonds in the breadcrumbs add an unexpected crunch.
Note: There was enough filling left to fill another half eggplant but I didn’t have one. However, a couple of spoonfuls came in handy while I was waiting for the mozzarella to bubble…plus I have a small container left. I spy a yummy pasta.
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That looks amazing! Love eggplant. Thanks for the great recipe.
Yum, Yummy, and OMG one can never have enough eggplant parm recipes!! Beautiful Joan.
I know you’re having a blast right about now, can’t wait to see the photos
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Another great lower carb recipe that looks comforting and satisfying.
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I have three eggplants in the fridge right now that were destined to become berenjenas en escabeche, but this recipe looks awfully tempting!!! I hope you had a fabulous time on your trip, Joan. I’m looking forward to your photos and stories.
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I spent 4 hours in LAX Los Angeles airport so count that:D Your twist on Eggplant Parmesan has me wishing this work were over now and I could head on home.
You can do egplant any way you want and it’s on my plate and the addition of the pork makes it even better. Perfect little eggplant boats.
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Oh that sounds like a great vacation. I’m so jealous! And the eggplant looks so good!
It does look different and special–yum!
This has got to be one of the most yummy and memorable renditions of an old classic. I could eat your food day in and day out and happily be as big as a house (a minor side effect
chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
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Une recette à l’Italienne comme je les aime
Je te souhaite une belle fin de week-end
Valérie.
Ok – I have copied this am will make it. For YOU to actually post a RECIPE is so unusual, it is a MUST DO. Now – to read about your trip!
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