Carciofi Sott'Olio Recipe

Name: Carciofi Sott'Olio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: artichokes; bowl of acidulated water (lemon juice, citric acid powder, etc); a few cloves; 1 bay leaf; big pinch salt; wine vinegar (white or other); 1 cup wine (white or other); several garlic cloves, sliced; small handful whole black peppercorns; extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

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["Pare whatever artichokes you have; six regular-sized artichokes is a reasonable number. (I buy externally blemished artichokes for cheap so I can do more at once.) I like to keep basically only the heart, but pare however you like. As you work, leave the pared hearts in the bowl of acidulated water.", "Bring vinegar (enough to cover pared volume), cloves, bay leaf, salt, and a cup or so of wine in a pan and bring to a boil. Transfer artichokes from acidulated water to boiling mixture. Return to boil, then reduce and simmer 5 minutes (just until a knife tip goes into an artichoke without resistance). Turn off heat and let artichokes absorb while they cool down completely in the liquid.", "Turn contents into a strainer and let drip dry overnight.", "Sterilize/prepare containers as desired. Cut the artichoke into pieces. Alternate layers of artichoke with some of the garlic and peppercorns until each container is nearly full. Pour in olive oil until 1/2"" from the top, seal, and place in a cool, dry place.", "Ready to eat immediately, but flavor will mature after a month or so. Consume within a few months."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: artichokes, bowl of acidulated water (lemon juice, citric acid powder, etc), a few cloves, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Carciofi Sott'Olio falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Carciofi Sott'Olio

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