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Egg Plant

From Mother Hubbard's cupboard, 1887
Presented as published in 1887. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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As published

This recipe was extracted from Mother Hubbard's cupboard (1887), page 8. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

EGG PLANT. Pare and cut in slices half an inch thick ; sprinkle with salt ; cover and let stand for an hour. Rinse in clear cold water ; wipe each slice dry ; dip first in beaten egg, then in rolled cracker or bread crumbs

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