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Slow-Cooked Aubergine with black pepper

The kind of American Comfort plate you make on repeat. black pepper, a proper slow-cook, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.8 from 1,542 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook75 min
Serves6
LevelAdvanced
Free to cook
Slow-Cooked Aubergine with black pepper
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the black pepper elements, and pat the aubergine dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the aubergine and slow-cook until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the brown sugar and the rest of the black pepper flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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