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Eggplant in Adjika Sauce for Winter – Step-by-Step Recipe & Practical Tips

Eggplant in adjika sauce is a flavorful and vibrant preserve combining tender vegetables with a spicy tomato-pepper base.

Best in season: Summer • Autumn
Time
1 h 10 min
Yield
4 jars
Difficulty
Medium
Updated
March 28, 2026
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Recipe at a glance

Spicy eggplant in a rich tomato and pepper sauce, perfect for bold flavor lovers.

Ingredients

What you will need

Below is the ingredient list for this recipe with the base proportions. It is convenient to prepare everything you need in advance so the cooking process goes more smoothly and without rushing.

Before you start

There are 9 items in the list. It is convenient to check that everything is ready first and only then move on to the cooking steps.

  • eggplants
    2 kg
  • tomatoes
    1.5 kg
  • bell peppers
    500 g
  • chili peppers
    1–2 pcs
  • garlic
    8 cloves
  • oil
    120 ml
  • vinegar (9%)
    80 ml
  • salt
    2 tbsp
  • sugar
    3 tbsp
Step by step

How to make it

The recipe is broken down into clear steps so it is easy to follow right in the kitchen. Move through them in order to keep the process under control and avoid missing important details.

Preparation path

This recipe has 5 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 70 min
1

Prepare the Eggplant

Slice the eggplant, salt it, and let sit for 20 minutes, then rinse.

2

Prepare the Sauce

Blend tomatoes, peppers, and garlic. Add salt, sugar, and oil, then simmer for 15 minutes.

3

Add the Eggplant

Add eggplant to the sauce and cook until tender.

4

Add Vinegar

Stir in vinegar at the end of cooking.

5

Jar and Seal

Transfer hot mixture into sterilized jars and seal tightly.

What to watch for

Common problems for this recipe

These pages help with situations that often come up during preparation, drying, or storage. Each one opens a separate page with an explanation.

Tomato Sauce Is Too Acidic
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Marinade calculator

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Vinegar converter

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Problems and solutions

Cloudy brine, soft vegetables, lids, mold, and other frequent situations.

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Important for safety

Home preserving always depends on cleanliness, correct proportions, sterilization, and storage conditions. If the result seems doubtful, it is safer not to take risks and to open the related troubleshooting pages and explanations.