{"product_id":"sicilian-eggplant-collection","title":"Sicilian Eggplant Collection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page-width rte\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFresh Organic Sicilian Style Eggplant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e to Order • Ships Nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong all the eggplants we grow, this is the variety our chefs buy more than any other. With its beautiful lavender-and-white striped skin, creamy flesh, and naturally sweet flavor, Sicilian Style Eggplant has become a favorite in restaurant kitchens for its exceptional texture and versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the large Globe eggplants commonly found in supermarkets, these medium-sized Italian eggplants have thinner skin, fewer seeds, and a dense, creamy interior that becomes silky when cooked without turning bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a fresh product for eating. We do not sell seeds or plant stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Chefs Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the eggplant we sell more of to professional chefs than any other variety we grow. Its consistent size, tender skin, and rich, creamy flesh make it ideal for everything from rustic Italian cooking to fine dining. It absorbs olive oil beautifully while holding its shape, making it equally suited to roasting, grilling, frying, braising, and wood-fired ovens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does It Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSicilian Style Eggplant has a sweet, delicate flavor with virtually no bitterness. Its flesh is dense yet creamy, becoming silky and velvety when cooked. Because it contains relatively few seeds and has exceptionally tender skin, there's rarely any need to peel or salt it before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Sicilian Style Eggplant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill thick slices with olive oil and herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake classic Eggplant Parmesan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast whole or halved until silky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube into pasta sauces or caponata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuff and bake with cheese and breadcrumbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChar over an open flame for smoky spreads and dips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt pairs beautifully with tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, olive oil, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur organic Sicilian Style Eggplant is available during the summer and early fall, harvested to order at peak maturity for the best possible flavor and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce via \u003cstrong\u003eovernight delivery nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAt checkout, please select your \u003cstrong\u003epreferred delivery date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Deadlines:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by \u003cstrong\u003eFriday at 12 PM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eTuesday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by \u003cstrong\u003eMonday at 12 PM EST\u003c\/strong\u003e → \u003cstrong\u003eThursday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf a delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will arrive on the next available business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"5lb box","offer_id":52257542570285,"sku":"produce","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12lb box","offer_id":52257544110381,"sku":"produce","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/SicilianEggplantII.jpg?v=1785003380","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/sicilian-eggplant-collection","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}