so easy braised artichokes

How To Make so easy braised artichokes

• Step 1
  Snap off tough outer leaves from the bottom of the artichoke. If the artichoke has a long stem attached, just trim off the bottom of the stem. This is very delicious, too
• Step 2
  Cut each artichoke in half, lengthwise.
• Step 3
  Take a spoon and remove the "choke" from the heart of the artichoke (the very fine inedible area right above the heart)
• Step 4
  In a skillet on med-high heat, add either the olive oil, the butter or a combination of both and let melt.
• Step 5
  Add the trimmed artichokes, meaty side down and let them get nicely browned.
• Step 6
  Once browned, add either chicken broth or white wine or a combination or whatever other flavor you may like to the pan and then cover until the artichokes are tender and braised, about 20-25mins.
• Step 7
  Remove the artichokes and make sure there is some liquid in the bottom of the and reduce to a nice sauce and silken it with a pat of butter.
• Step 8
  Pour the sauce over the artichokes and ENJOY!
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