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Cut off stems of artichokes and set aside.
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Cut off top of artichoke leaves, creating a flat top.
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Cut thorns off top of each leaf on artichoke.
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Gently stretch artichoke from inside to create hole for stuffing.
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Cut away little purple/white thorny leaves in center.
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Peel away outer skin of stems so that it is fresh all around.
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Chop stems into small cubes for stuffing.
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In a large bowl drizzle olive oil over bread cubes until they're moist.
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Add salt & pepper, chopped onion and garlic, sliced olives and chopped stems.
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Work together with hands.
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Check olive oil content by squeezing stuffing into a ball in your hand.
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If it sticks together, there's enough oil, if not, add more.
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Stuff mixture tightly into center of artichokes -- as tightly as possible.
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In a large stove top pot (ie.
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Dutch Oven) add water half way up artichokes.
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Artichokes should be firmly together in pan.
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Add salt and 1 1/2 cups of extra virgin olive oil to water.
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Make certain water is high enough but not beyond half way.
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Bring water to a slow boil in covered pot.
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Baste leaves around stuffing with broth from the pan every 15 to 20 minutes for approximately 3 hours.
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When outside leaves are tender they're done.
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Before removing from pan, baste stuffing one last time, then pack down stuffing with a fork.
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Serve with a little bit of broth in bottom of bowl.
