Appetizers

Ajvar: Roasted red pepper and eggplant spread

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Ajvar: the world-famous Balkan roasted red pepper and eggplant relish. Smokey, deep, rich. Unforgettable.

AJVAR:
23-25 pounds red bull’s horn peppers (or bell peppers)
8-9 pounds eggplants (medium to large)
4 cups vegetable oil (about 1 liter bottle)
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons salt
JARRING:
2-3 cups vegetable oil
EQUIPMENT:
A few pairs of latex gloves (optional)
A grinder
A large pot
Several jars with lids
Heat oven to 480F, or if you are using a wood stove, heat it up high. Thoroughly wash, then pat dry whole eggplants and horn peppers. If you are using a wood stove, place foil on top of it and roast the...
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Nutritions

Calories
15528

Sodium
32588mg
1357% DV

Fat
1388g
2135% DV

Protein
176g
353% DV

Carbs
674g
229% DV

Fiber
71g
287% DV