artichokes braised with garlic and thyme
I have not yet tried this recipe. I just came across it and and am saving it to try when the artichokes return to the markets. Sounds wonderful!
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yield
6 serving(s)
prep time
25 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For artichokes braised with garlic and thyme
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6 mdartichokes (1/2 lb each)
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18fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs
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1/4 colive oil
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8fresh thyme sprigs
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1head head of garlic, cloves separated and left unpeeled
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1 cwater
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1/4 tspblack pepper
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1 tspsalt
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1 Tbspextra-virgin olive oil
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accompaniment: crusty bread
How To Make artichokes braised with garlic and thyme
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1You will need a 6- to 8-qt heavy pot wide enough to hold artichokes in a single layer (about 11 inches in diameter)
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2Working with 1 artichoke at a time, cut off top inch of artichoke and gently pull open center. Scoop out sharp leaves and fuzzy choke from center with a melon-ball cutter or a spoon. Trim bottom 1/4 inch of stem (if present), keeping stem attached, and peel stem. Put artichoke in a large bowl of cold water. Repeat with remaining artichokes.
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3Remove artichokes from water and push 3 parsley sprigs into center of each. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in pot over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then add artichokes, thyme sprigs, garlic, 1/4 cup water, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover pot and braise artichokes, turning occasionally, until artichokes are browned in spots and bases are tender when pierced with a knife, about 35 minutes.
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4Transfer artichokes, thyme, and garlic to a platter. Add remaining 3/4 cup water to pot and deglaze by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Pour pan juices (they will be dark) into a small bowl and stir in extra-virgin olive oil and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Squeeze pulp from 2 of garlic cloves into juices and mash into sauce with a fork.
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5Divide artichokes and remaining garlic cloves among 6 plates and drizzle with sauce. Garlic cloves can be peeled and spread on crusty bread.
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6Tip: Artichokes can be cleaned and trimmed 8 hours ahead and kept in bowl of water in refrigerator.
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