Mrs H have you ever thought about doing a cook book? You should. You remind me so much of a lady I was very close to growing up. She was a fine cook and a beautiful soul, I miss her as much as I do my mother and father. Love your videos and your attitude, a beautiful soul shines through.
Mrs H, I hope you don't mind but since you said you couldn't edit and this recipe sounds so delicious that I went ahead and typed up your ingredients and instructions in case someone wanted to print or save the info. Mrs H's Eggplant Chili Recipe: Yield: 6-7 Quarts (Normally get 7 quarts but it can depend on how big or small the eggplant is cut up. Larger chunks = less quarts because chunkier) Preservation Method: Waterbath Canned Note: Have waterbath canner prepped with hot water and empty hot jars prior to filling jars with cooked chili. Total cook time: 1 hour Ingredients: 4 cups of chopped onion (roughly chopped) 3 cups of chopped bell peper (roughly chopped) 6 pounds of tomatoes (roughly chopped, can be red or green, cored but not peeled) 18 cups of eggplant (roughly chopped) 2 tablespoons of garlic (powder, minced, fresh - your choice, she uses minced) 3 teaspoons of salt (optional) 3 teaspoons of onion powder (optional) 3 tablespoons of chili powder (she uses 1 tablespoon each of: ancho, chipotle, regular) 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika 3 tablespoons of cumin 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper 1/4 cup Louisiana Hot Sauce - to taste/optional (Mrs. H says LOUISIANA hot sauce y'all) 6 tablespoons of honey 1 and 1/2 cups lemon juice Note: Reserve Lemonjuice, honey, and hotsauce for the end per directions further below. Do not add them in early. The lemon juice is important for the water bath canning process. Cooking Directions: In a large stockpot on medium heat add all of the ingredients EXCEPT for the lemon juice, the honey, and the hot sauce. She said she normally doesn't put onion powder in her chili recipes but likes it with the eggplant. Stir all ingredients around in the pot to make sure it's all combined well. DO NOT ADD ANY WATER! The eggplant and tomatoes will release plenty of fluid for this recipe all on their own. Set timer for 45 minutes. Stir frequently for the first 15 minutes or so until it's bubbling nicely and you can see liquids releasing from the eggplant and tomatoes. It cooks down pretty fast. Be sure to stir frequently as you don't want anything to stick or burn on the bottom. After it's released a good amount of liquids (she says usually about 15 mins or so), then TURN THE HEAT DOWN TO LOW and simmer for 30 more minutes. Keep eye on it and stir occasionally to avoid it sticking/burning. When timer goes off at 45 minutes: add in the lemon juice, honey, and hot sauce and then simmer for another 15 minutes at low heat. Canning Directions: Add chili to jars leaving 1 inch of head space. Remember to debubble and wipe rims before adding lids to ensure a good seal. Fingertip tight. After adding all of your full jars to canner, make sure to bring it up to a full roiling boil. Water level should be at least 1 inch above the top of the jars after they are in there. After it comes up to the full roiling boil, then you can start timer for processing: Quarts = 40 minutes processing time Pints = 35 minutes processing time Mrs H Serving ideas: Can eat alone or with garlic toast/bread Can eat over rice My serving idea: I would cook some macaroni pasta on the side, and put some of this delicious sounding chili over the pasta in a bowl and top with some shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream. That's how I like my chili.
GOD HAS GIVEN YOU THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIFTS… A BEAUTIFUL HEART, WONDERFUL LAUGH AND THE GIFT OF EXPLANATION . YOU ARE SUCH AN AWESOME TEACHER ! Thank you! I’M 76 years old and have learned more from you and your husband about canning than all the other channels put together! MAY GOD BLESS YOU RICHLY‼️
The recipe reminds me of ratatoullie, that my wife Ninette and I enjoy. I would saute the onions and peppers then add the tomatoes and egplant . it means you will have to use a bit of olive oil. HOW-EVER great recipe, I will get Wifey to make this ONE, now I know she can Water Bath it as she is still yet to try pressure canning. yes she has all the equiptment.. Smile.
Are you sure you were not a teacher in another life? You explained perfectly the procedure and repetition is the best method. I even had time to write all the ingredients down as you listed them. I love eggplant and hope to get a few this year. The plants are beautiful but I live in the north so I'll bring the pots in for the fall and winter if necessary. Our season is very short. Thanks and I plan to can myself. What a lucky husband you have!
I made this tonight and canned 6 pints! It turned out as delicious as you said it would. This will be good as a stew, over couscous, you can add ground turkey or beans or both (as a side), serve over rice, or over tacos. This will become my go to for preserving eggplant. Thank You for a tried and true recipe.
I've never heard about an eggplant chili. I really enjoyed hearing about it. I think that I will try a small batch to see how we like it. You explained very well.
AM EXCITED to try this recipe since I've got 11 big eggplants in garden....however the tomatoes are behind schedule~! maybe I'll ask my neighbors.... Thanks for your video!
Lady Heart: you look very beautiful in that white headdress! Very becoming. Thank you for the great recipe. Your recipes are always organized and very clear. You are a natural teacher. 💔🙏🏼🐾🙏🏼💔
I LOVE EGGPLANT TOO!!! I have several recipes that I will share with you if you would like. You are an AWESOME LADY!! I would surely like to have you for a neighbor!! You are one of my primary inspiration!! Being almost 71, what I NEED is the encouragement to keep on keepin' on. YOU provide that!!! I enjoy your videos and very much enjoy watching you and Mr. H interacting together.....it makes me happy and I remember my husband who has passed. He was a good man also and loved to joke around just like Mr. H!!! Be well, and take care of each other!!! BLESSINGS to ALL on Homestead Heart!!
I don't know if my Mr. M will try this as he isn't a big chili fan of any kind of chili but I can hardly wait to try this recipe. It looks SO good! Your little blue jumpsuit is so cute! Thanks for always trying to bring us new content and, yes, you are a terrific teacher. All your instructions were very easy to follow. Have a great day!
Yes...instructions understood. Had to stop video to write down ingredients at times. Looks delicious ❤ Going to can (for the first time) zucchini very soon...still harvesting. Gotta say...I'm a little scared...lol
I absolutely love you guys. I grew up on a farm. We had 3 1/2 acres of garden every summer. Canning was huge at our house. But the rewards during the winter were so good. Now I live in a area I can't have a garden. I do have peppers tomatoes, and green onions. But I really miss the large gardend. I would like to have some Hood apples
Just had Eggplant Dressing for supper with homegrown eggplant, stewed tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, Grass fed beef, jasmine rice.
I just love your content. I’m learning how canning goes by watching you and I’m grateful. Thank you so much for showing the world. God bless you and your family
Mrs H I love your videos. I've never heard of this but I will definitely be doing this. I tell everyone about your videos. You make everything so easy and explain everything to be easy. Love you and Mr H. Many blessings
This is an awesome video!! I am always looking for ways to preserve eggplant! Thank you so much! You and Mr. H are one of our favorite channels to watch.
perfecat timing i love eggplant and harvested 25 eggplnts ths morning from my gardemn in south Georgia i have the best eggplant recipes from my late grandma from turkey where eggplant is more than popular i lso lacto fermted eggplant
You're an absolute life saver Mrs H! We have a larger than usual aubergine / eggplant harvest, and I couldnt find any canning recipes. My OH loves aubergine chilli, so he's going to be as happy as Mr H. Will try this as soon as I've finished what didn't get done at the week end. Will be making pints not quarts too, as better for our smaller household..
I was given some eggplant last week and honestly didn't know what to do with it. I've never eaten eggplant. My mother never cooked it so I never had it. I made your recipe today and now I'm hooked. Mine was more like hash than a soup so I made some cilantro rice to put it over. Wow! Amazing! Thank you so much for this recipe and your detailed instructions! I love it!
Much love Mr and Mrs H❤❤❤ well done very clear instructions the rest of the remaining time show your precious animals and garden then voila finish the rest of the canning!❤ Yes would like to see the carbonara receipe❤ Thank you again. Mrs H!❤
Mrs. H. Thank you for the recipe of your fabulous Eggplant Chilli Recipe.. I will be trying this one and also, I will be starting the Water Bath Canning Series too this Friday.. You have inspired me 2 yrs ago when going into this. Thank you and have a blessed day.
The instructions are very easy to follow Mrs. H. and this will be my next recipe to try in the very near future. Thank you for sharing and caring. God's blessings to you.
Hello there! This looks soo yummy and you can serve it so many ways! Do you (or anyone else) object to using canned tomatoes, I have so many would love to put them to use. Instructions clear!!
I absolutely loved this video!! I could sit and listen to you talk and explain all day!!! This recipe is going on my must do list!!! A million thank you!!!! God Bless you & Mr H!!!
Wow! I was just wondering what I could do with my eggplant. Am trying this as tonight's crockpot surprise for supper! Just recently found your channel & quickly becoming a favorite! Blessings from NW Florida!
I’m new to your channel and I love watching you so much! I can’t wait to make this chili! Now I know what to do with my eggplants and tomatoes we picked from our garden this morning! Thank you so much!
Every time I view this video, I learn something new. This time around, to get a pint case out of this recipe, all the vegetables were finely chopped. Meeting family members 💕 appreciation it is now a staple in our pantry. Thank you for sharing this recipe and God bless.
I'm sure I can speak for more than myself........but I will let others share their own opinions.......As for me I could watch you for HOURS, especially when I'm canning right along with you!😊❤ Love you Mrs H and God bless. PS Can't wait to try this EC!
Ty for sharing, you are definitely one of my favs and you always have me smiling. I am new to cooking with eggplant. Can you tell me how you prepped it for chopping? Also could you add precooked beans?
So smart, Mrs. H! It is so pretty in your jars! What a great way to preserve a lot of eggplant! I would still LOVE to see your Caponata video! On a side note, this is the first time I've seen your kitchen all finished since you had it redone. It is beautiful! Blessings! 🥰
Ooh wow, Im gonna grow egg plant next year just to can your recipe. Also I noticed your canning rings hanging from your utensil crock, great idea to keep them out of the way till you need them
Thank you for this recipe. Great job. I am going to make this for supper one night. Lord willing, I’ll grow some. I’ve recently read about how good eggplant is for your health.
This looks so good! Ive had eggplant a few times, but never in a chilli! Eggplant isnt something im growing this year, but it is on the list for next year. Thank you, & your explanations on every step was crystal clear for this newbie
