Eggplant

Season:

• Summer through fall

Description:

• Eggplant can be slightly bitter if cooked with the skin on. Typically roasted or fried

How to Store:

• Store eggplant in a cool place rather than the refrigerator and cook within a week.

​How to Freeze: Last up to 9 months

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and stir in 1/2 cup lemon juice. Peel and cut eggplant into 1/2 inch-thick slices. Blanch in boiling water for 2 mins, then plunge into ice water for 2 mins. Dry then pack eggplant into freezer bags.