Italian Grandma Makes Marinated Eggplant (Melanzane Sott'olio)
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- Marinated Eggplant (Melanzane Sott'olio)
6-7 pounds small to medium eggplants
½ cup Kosher salt
4 cups white vinegar
8 cups water
2 tablespoons dry oregano, or to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
¼ - ½ teaspoons hot pepper flakes
5 cloves garlic, sliced, or to taste
2½-3 cups extra virgin olive oil
Finish with salt to taste
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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I am an Italian man who is not afraid to show my emotions. Every time I watch Gina cook it brings tears to my eyes. She reminds me of my grandmother and my mother who are no longer with us teaching us how to cook these old recipes from the home land. This is one of my favorite recipes I am actually eating some of our own right now. Thank you Nick for sharing this beautiful lady. Cherish every minute with her because when all these mothers and grandmothers are no longer with us we have to carry on their traditions. This recipe is exactly the way we make ours. I watched my grandmother make this when I was a young boy and my mother taught me how to make it as I grew older and to this day I can't wait for eggplant to be ripening at The Farms here in Colorado. Now it is my turn to teach my girls how to make this. Thank you Dana thank you Nick
What a beautiful comment ♥️
Thank you for sharing your beautiful story.
Gina is such a joy to watch.
Sir you're absolutely correct we have to Treasure these ladies and their recipes I'm 68 and I'm still Gathering them God bless each and every one of them we're so lucky to still have a few of them that is still willing to teach us and I'm still learning😂❤
Me too.
Boys they just don't make em like this lady anymore. Great cook, hard worker, and a great singer. I love to listen to her stories of the old days. Nick, great productions on all your video's. Thank you to your whole family for sharing this lovely lady with the rest of us. We love her too.
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No, she is a 24 carat LADY! My mom is her age and she is just like her. Not alot of other ladies even her age are so caring and excellent cooks. Love you Gina!
I totally agree with you Dear Tom C. !
YES THEY DO!
JUST NOT IN AMERICA, AFTER THE FIRST GENERATION! Want Old Time Traditions, you must look in Italy & Sicily!
Yup, she reminds me of my late great grandmother.
I make this every year. I used to do this process with my Nonna every summer. Now it’s just me alone in my kitchen but I feel like she is there with me. I love making sandwiches with marinated eggplant, roasted red peppers, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. All with some basil and olive oil. My favorite sandwich of ALL TIME. Many blessings to you, my beautiful internet Nonna. I love your videos so much. ❤️
Thank you for the suggestion
I’d like to know how you prepare the roasted red peppers and tomatoes, is it the same process as with the eggplant?
Gina, my Nonna and I watch your show all the time. She has dementia, and not much keeps her attention, but your show has never failed to draw her in and keep her happy. Thank you for being her new friend! 🇮🇹💚🤍❤️
She brings me to tears every time, as I remember my Nonna doing this and explaining how to make everything to me in the same accent. Thank you so much for some of the recipes that have been lost somewhere. But thank you more for reminding me so much of my own sweet, lovely Nonna!
Thank God today is a Nonna Gina day! I always tell you how much I love you Nonna , but today this note is to Nick , your son-in -law!! Thank you so much Nick, for making these videos possible. I am sure it must take a tremendous amount of time to film, edit, and everything else that is necessary to produce the best videos on You tube! Gina’s fans all appreciate you, I am sure, BUT, please, please, don’t make us wait so long in between. It’s so hard to wait for Nonna Gina’s next video. I’m sure all of us who bought her book just love it, but we need to See and hear her! I am sure she is the adopted Nonna to most of her fans! And we all need our Nonna’s!😘❤️
I never knew how to tell the difference between male and female eggplant, and why it would matter! Thank you, Grandma Gina!!!
I just assumed the female eggplant was the one always talking.
Dear Lady, you really remind of my Granny Ada (mother of my mother); she used to say just like you about ' mulignani' " you have to😉😁look for boys .. it is the only time when male is better than females.. but it is a secret🤫🤣
@@Jeff-uy8xg hilarious...
@@pastagirl1 really
@@Jeff-uy8xg 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I never knew how to tell the difference between male and female eggplant and why it would matter! Thank you, Grandma Gina!!! You're such a great cook, diligent worker and a wonderful singer. I love to hear your stories of the old days. Thank you for sharing those. I cant wait to try this recipe. Im constantly looking for different eggplant recipes. You are a true treasure. We really appreciate how much knowledge you impart in every step of the process. God bless & stay well.
Lord Jesus Christ blessed you Gina we love ❤️ you
And Padre Pio 🙏🏻❤️
Can't believe i found this recipe! My mother used to make these but she passed away. I will definitely try making these eggplants. Do you have a recipe for arancini? You're a great cook and your explanations are easy to follow. Thank you so much!
"When I don't feel very good, I sing. It makes the body happy.".
Very good advice! Thank you Gina.
I had no idea about male/female eggplants!
Many of Gina's recipes are now favorites here!
Thanks Gina!
Grandma!!! Such a pleasure to see you as always 💞..I look forward to seeing your videos and I pray God keeps you safe and healthy
Besides one of the greatest all-time cooking shows Gina would be excellent in teaching how do you enjoy your old age with grace, dignity & With a vibrant personality. ❤️🥰❌🥰❤️ Please keep up ‘Your how to cook like grandma used to’
She’s a national treasure. Most adorable grandma on the planet.
I love this lady. She is so positive and I feel good just watching Grandma Gina.
Great recipe, thank you for sharing. God bless you
Happy birthday Gina! We love watching you. You bring back so many wonderful memories for my Italian husband! Worth whatever it takes to make your videos. Very appreciated!
Didn’t know about the male and female. Made me laugh. 😃
Any day is a good day when I hear the music start and Nona Gina comes with an amazing recipe!!Thank you for sharing your experience,expertise,passion with us,I love eggplant and I always follow everything you do!!stay healthy and safe ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️
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I will pay for private lessons with Gina - just to be near her warm spirit would be amazing !
Hello
Second day, 2nd video & I am hooked, definitely commin' back for more!
Nona Gina, it's nice to meet you & learn all your wonderful secrets. 😊 I'm soo grateful that you share your knowledge wit us. 🙏
I'll be back, woo-hoo!
It's a good day when we hear from Gina!!!! Thank you, Gina and family
Yea and gets worried if we havent heard or seen something fron Gina in long time
Perfect timing, Nonna Gina! My garden is overflowing with eggplants and there's only so much Pasta alla Norma, and eggplant Parmesan one can make. Thank you so much! Now I know what I'll be making this weekend 😉.
I just love listening to you speak. It takes me back to my childhood. Tante grazie! 🇮🇹
I love this lady. Don’t even like eggplant but I’m gonna try this
Hi, Ms. Gina!
Sending you love from New Orleans…. I love your videos-They are inspiring! You make me hungry with your delicious cooking. I only wish my grandmother and parents had made videos of their cooking. I’m gonna make videos for my children,! What a beautiful legacy for your children and grandchildren and generations to follow! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for the information on the eggplants!
You're an awesome cook! Thank you for your video's!
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I came across your channel about a month ago and I’ve watched all of your videos and send them to everybody I know. With the way this country is headed I’ve been so consumed and depressed. You have really helped me more than you know 🙏. Thank you from the bottom of my ❤️.
Agreed Noelle. She is a treasure that helps us forget the terrible things going on everywhere. If only for an hour at a time. 😇
When I was growing up my Nonna used to make the eggplant like that but you brought a tear to my eye today because the song you sang my Nonna would make fresh pasta and as she was rolling it out and cutting it she'd say to me Giuseppe play my song on the accordion and the song you sang today was the song I used to play for her. You make my day when you put a video out. Stay safe stay strong stay healthy God bless and enjoy life 🌻🌻🌻✌💖💪👨🍳🎅👍
I like when you say :
"That 's it " and I love You Gina ! Nice neat work , as always
PS : you are in TUNE with MARINA , MARINA
Gina, Bless your sharp mind and your good heart. 🌅
This precious lady is such a gift to the world. We love you Grandma Gina! Congratulations on your new cookbook!
Thank you for telling me the difference between eggplants, I never knew this. I have missed you, for some reason I don't see your videos anymore. I'm very happy to see you again and that you're doing well! Thank you so much for all your wonderful recipes. I wish you a very blessed wonderful day
Oh, please thank her for the tips about determining male and female.
Gina! I loved your video and made the recipe yesterday. Grazie!!!! My father and Grandparents were from Plati (Calabria) and emigrated to Nutley, NJ. You very much remind me of my Nanie!!!!! ❤️💙🤍💙❤️🤍
thank you nonna Gina for this video ! I had so many Eggplant this year...i am by myself now and have frozen a lot of it as baked parmigiano. And you can only give so much away.
I had to pause the video and hit "like" after her 1st "Hello!". I love this woman. 😄
Instant love ❤️.
Dear Gina, so glad to see you again! Thank you very much for this recipe, I've already tried to prepare eggplants in oil, It was very tasty, but not everything was clear for me. Now I see the whole process and I understood my mistakes. This weekend I'm going to make melanzane sott'olio your way. And a great thank you for the book, it is in my kitchen, travelled a long way to Siberia with your wonderful family in pictures! Love you all and thank you again!
Hello Tatiana
I once brought home a male eggplant but it turned out that he identified as a female, which technically made him a ‘trans-plant’…
Hello Gina !!! Watching your video's is always educational!!! I just adore you so much, you have the sweetest personality !!!! Thank you for sharing all of your recipies!!! Take care my friend !!!
my aunt use a pillow case and clothesline to drain hers. She would put the cut up and salted eggplant in a pillow case and hang it on her clothesline overnight. She had the reel type and no critters could get to it, she would reel it out to the middle about 15 feet off the ground. I had another aunt that discovered you could not put them thru the old wringer washer wringer. She said her spin cycle on her new washer was no help either. She tried aunt #1 pillowcase idea in her washer. they were innovators.
Whoa! Thanks for the cool tips ☺️
I found your channel a few weeks ago, and I have been binge-watching ever since! I just want to thank you and your family for making these videos and sharing your knowledge and recipes here. You are fantastic! I’m going through a big loss right now and I find your voice and personality to be so comforting. Also, you’re inspiring me to cook more, just for myself. Thank you!
This was one of my favorite dishes as a child. My grandmother left the skin on and sliced the eggplant lengthwise …she kept the eggplant in a large pottery crock with a wooden lid and a big stone to keep the lid secure.
I will try to duplicate hers using your recipe…..Thanks Gina 🙏👍
Dont trow away the water that drained from the eggplant drinkt it like thea ore just as it is it's full off all the vitamins and it contains lots of iron it's good for your blood 🤤💪🏽dont waist nothing
And 4 pounds of salt
Hey Gina... Put a damp towel under your cutting board so it doesn't slide around when you're cutting and slicking. I don't want you to get hurt.
AMAZING Puglia CHEF Gina!!! SOOOOOOOOO DELICIOUS ALL of the recipes!!! Just like my momma Rosa ( From Gioia del Colle) God BLESS YOU Gina and ALL Your family!
Thank u so much for your receipt for eggplant in the oil I always wanted to know how to make them thank u Gina you are so special woman and grandma god bless u
Thank you Gina for sharing your recipes you make my heart so happy. There are so many things you do and say that remind me of my Nonna who i miss so much. She use to make so many of the things you do. I would spend hours in the kitchen watching her cook when i was a little girl. I only wish i would of listened and learnt more. I miss those days but watching you cook gives me the opportunity to learn and reminds me of those happy times we shared x
Ciao Gina! This same recipe is a tradition! Delicious! My father made it the same way. Thanks for showing me your method. I had forgotten all the steps.
Gina reminds me of my family that has long ago passed.
Your paesan Pugliese! ❤❤
Domenico aka Natural Nick
Hi Gina you look very good. I really like the song Marina you sang. I always like it when you sing. I really appreciate it. Thank you Gina.
This woman's techniques are unsurpassed. Amazing how much knowledge she imparts in every step of the process. This is my favorite way to eat eggplant. Our neighbor in South Philly would make ours. We had two fig trees and we would give her as many as she wanted and she would give us this melanzane sott'olio by the quart. And fig cookies to die for. Thank you, Ms. Gina. I count your tutorials as one of the blessing of my life. I wish you even more success going forward. You are a true treasure. God bless you for sharing your skills with us all.
Love this Gina. My mother used to make this many years ago. I really love this. Thanks!!♥️♥️
On my eggplant preserve I add onions and red bell pepper...it's delicious ! 😃😃
Thanks alot pretty talented granny
شكرا جزيلا ايتها الجدة الجميلة الموهوبة
Grandma Gina, I just wanted to let you know that I just ordered your cook book. I just can't wait until it comes. I am in the process of watching all of your videos. Unfortunately, I did not find your website until about a week ago. I just love the way you show and explain everything that you are doing. I love listening to you speak Italian; I may even learn some Italian names for the recipes you cook!! Kudos to Nick and your daughter(s) and even some of your grandchildren for keeping "your kitchen set" in such a clean and beautiful condition. I just love you singing "Marina" and all the others, but especially, "Marina." Thank you so very much for everything. God Bless you, Grandma Gina.
Hi Nonna this is exactly how my Mama taught me. I make them every summer with eggplants from my garden. My Mama was from Grotolella Avelino. Thank you 💗
Just found your channel. Gina you are so sweet. Thank you so much for the love, positivity, creativity and warmth you bring in a world turned so cold and depressing. ❤️
Gina , Gina , Gina Sing me a song . This a good recipe 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🎶🎵🎶🎵
My German Oma made Sauerkraut from scratch ! Loved having European grandparents ! You make me miss them a little bit less when I see you singing ! Auf Wiedersehn ! Ciao !
Also Welcome back we missed you . God Bless 🙋🏻♀️🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Bella, bella, bella, Gina. God's love and mercy to you and your family.
If you want a veggie pizza let me tell you that marinated eggplant and just some slices of mozzarella make great pizzas! Thank you Grandma Gina...totally forgot about Melanzane Sott'olio recipe...You are just the best !! Love you!! Thank you for your cookbook I am in love with it! Love from France💋💋
I'm hoping you know this recipe with all my heart. My mother would buy green olives, take out the pit. Put it in a big jar. Add celery, olive oil, vinegar (I think a red wine vinegar). I'm not sure of any other ingredients. She would cover the jar and leave on the counter about a week. Until the olives turned black. We would eat it with Italian bread. It was wonderful. Do you know the recipe? I pray you do.
She also made eggplant 🍆 just like this but she added red wine vinegar to the jar 🫙. Oh the memories 😊! Thank you for this recipe! I can't wait to make it! 😊😊❤😊 I bought your cookbook and love it ❤
Still learning. Thanks for the tips. I came from a very Italian family and did not know anyone else eat this anymore. Thank you for keeping it alive.
Gina watching you makes my heart happy! My mother, who was not Italian, learned to make something very similar that my Italian father loved, and we grew up eating. I lost my mom last year,, and you have inspired me to try making it for the first time without her showing me the way. Thank you so much. Sending you love and hugs!
So sorry for the loss of your mom, sending you a hug!
Congratulations! Wonderfully made by a loving lady!
So much hard work. I bet thst eggplant is awesome.
Sandwich with crusty Italian bread. Mama Mia. Com’è buona.
I appreciate learning from you. I didn’t learn how to preserve eggplants from my mother-in-law. Thank you .
“Happy New Year 2022”mama Gina.
Thank you for sharing your family’s and country’s culinary traditions with the rest of us. In my family we made your Pizza recipe from another video of yours.For the second time this New Year’s Eve family dinner. Is now our families tradition.
Thank you and may God bless you with a long life.💕
Sweet Gina...This is calming therapy for me to watch her videos. I used to get up at the crack of dawn and cook with my Nonna. I miss her so much...Seeing this sweet woman makes me want to hug her.
Oh mama Gina I will make this eggplant thank you, I love you God bless you and may Blessed Mother Mary keep you.
Gina! What a great tutorial! I love eggplants. Funny I did not like them as a child. I am going to make this for sure. Thank you so much Gina 💗🙏
GRAZIE Nonna Gina...I always do caponata but this is my favorite eggplant recipe .. I had so many eggplants from the garden it was perfect!
Gina, everytime I watch your videos I learn something new. Eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables so I will be sure to make this. You had an outside mama cat with her kittens that you were feeding. Are they still around?
I love these recipes. My husband bought me the cook book. I love the recipes as a base to get started from.
The book is great. I got one too. She is adorable, right?
Gina, you are looking younger every month
We can make same like this in mustard oil and plenty of options, green mango,carrots, green chilli, radish,and many more and we keep in dark place for 6, months
I am harvesting a lot of eggplant from my garden and I am going to make this recipe. I did not know there were male and female eggplant. Thank you for you time in teaching us these delicious recipes.
Afternoon Dear Gina,
I know why all your food is good. Magic hands, beautiful lady and singing.
Keep healthy, love you. God Bless You
Wow! Male and female eggplants! I do love Grandma Gina. She entertains and educates too. I love Melanzana and I can’t wait to try this! Thank you, Grandma Gina and thank you to the family for sharing her with us and producing such wonderful videos….(PS: love that pepper mill)
I have made baked melanzana and zucchini, using your recipe.
I'm looking forward to this recipe too!
My homie Gina out here dropping gems, y'all need to pay attention.
I can almost smell the vinegar and spices…my mom made this for us and it was the best snack over some French bread! Thank you for the good memories!!
I discovered your channel last week and love your videos! It’s so refreshing to see a naturally great cook without all of the phony theatrics. I bought your book last week and love it. Many thanks to you and your beautiful family for making your delicious recipes available to all of us! My husband is Italian and you remind him of his own Nona.
My mother in law was from Austria but she and Gina are sooo much alike! I especially enjoy when Gina sings and blesses her food, so very reminiscent of Oma,
What a great loving family that encourages Gina to make videos . Who doesn’t appreciate and remember a loved one, or loved experience from food?
Thank you Gina! You are a treasure!!!!
I didn’t know there were male and female eggplants. My mind is blown. Grazie, Nonna!
BELLPEPPERS ALSO.
BOTTOM SIDE 3=MALE
4=FEMALE.
Buongiorno, signora Gina! Io sono originaria di San Giovanni Rotondo, quando andavo alle elementari, negli anni 50-60, qualche mia compagna di scuola portava per merenda le melanzane sott'olio tra due fette di pane. Si era poveri, ma forse era più sano delle merendine di oggi. Voglio notare anche che le ricette originali di una volta sono custodite più spesso dalle nostre mamme italiane emigrate nel mondo. Tanti cari saluti.
All right.. Love ya Grandma Gina. Back at it.
Gina I love your videos 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻you need to get someone to sharpen your knives for you it will cut down on the time to slice and dice foods. There’s an old saying “a dull knife is more dangerous then a sharp one”❤️❤️❤️
You are phenomenal. Who prepares and preserves eggplant these days!!! A lotta work for 4 pint jars, but, something tells me this is gold in a bottle.
Thank you
Every time I hear your music start I smile. I know good things are coming. I nominate you Bonnie of the year!
Gina my mom was born in Chicago Illinois but 100per cent Italian .the family moved back to lascari Sicily. When she was 4years old .she taught me how to make this but she left the eggplant in circles. I now make it for myself and love it .I make eggplant sandwich s.
My family in slices also
I love you. Thank you for sharing your special recipes 💕.
miss seeing you. please come on more often~
Will try this of course! Gina, you are a wonderful Cook! Greatings from Brazil!
I love hearing you sing ♥ you are such a beautiful person god bless you and your family
My mom in law always made this recipe. It is so good. I love eating it as a side or with tuna. Delish
Your wonderful cookbook arrived this morning! I don’t know what I am going to do now because every recipe looks delicious in print. It is obvious your recipes include LOVE as their main ingredient. Thank you❤️