Roman−Style Artichokes in Oil

GreekVegetarianAdvanced600 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 75 each very small artichokes
  • 0 cup lemon juice
  • 3 quart water
  • 1 clove garlic per pint
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil or 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil per pint
  • 0.3 tsp dried mint or 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh mint per pint
  • 6 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Remove outer leaves from artichokes; cut off bud tops and stem ends (leave 1 1/2-inch stem if possible).

  2. 2

    Wash thoroughly.

  3. 3

    In a large pot, combine lemon juice and quarts water.

  4. 4

    Add artichokes, bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drain and place artichokes in large bowl or crock.

  6. 6

    Add equal parts of vinegar and water to cover artichokes.

  7. 7

    Cover and let stand 10 hours or overnight.

  8. 8

    Drain liquid.

  9. 9

    Add garlic, basil and mint to clean, hot jars.

  10. 10

    Pack in artichokes and cover with oil, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal.

  11. 11

    Process in boiling water bath 30 minutes.

  12. 12

    Yields 6 pints.

Tags

greekjoy-of-canning