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Recipe : * Artichokes In Olive Oil

Artichokes In Olive Oil
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  • Prep time
    30 min
  • Cooking
    50 min
  • Ready in
    1 h 20
  • Difficulty
    Very easy
  • Price
    Very friendly budget
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Recipe's Ingredients

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  • 12 small artichokes
  • 2 small onions, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bay leaf, halved
  • 2 sprigs thyme, crumbled
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • ½ lemon
  • 60 g pork fat or salt pork, finely chopped
  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 80 ml dry white wine
  • Recipe preparation steps

  • 1
    Cut off the artichoke stalks three quarters inch from the heart; remove the tough leaves and cut the tips off the remaining leaves three-fourths inch above the heart.
  • 2
    Trim the hearts and stalks and rub them with the half lemon.
  • 3
    Heat the oil in a deep heat-proof casserole dish just large enough to hold the artichokes.
  • 4
    Add the bacon and cook for 1 minute.
  • 5
    Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes but do not let them brown.
  • 6
    Add the artichokes, bay leaf and thyme.
  • 7
    Stir and brown for 2 minutes.
  • 8
    Add the wine and a third cup water.
  • 9
    Season with salt and pepper.
  • 10
    Cover and cook over very low heat for about 45 minutes, or until the artichokes are quite soft and coated with the thick cooking juices.
  • 11
    Serve warm.
  • Ready !