Artichoke Conserve

Name: Artichoke Conserve
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups of vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice; 1 tablespoon of salt; 1 liter of water; 8 artichokes; 2 cloves of garlic; 2 sprigs of thyme

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2 cups of vinegar
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1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
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1 tablespoon of salt
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1 liter of water
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8 artichokes
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2 cloves of garlic
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2 sprigs of thyme

Ingredients

1
2 cups of vinegar
2
1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
3
1 tablespoon of salt
4
1 liter of water
5
8 artichokes
6
2 cloves of garlic
7
2 sprigs of thyme

Directions

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Remove the leaves from the artichokes and separate the hearts (see page next to this)
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Place them in a bowl, cover with water and add half lemon juice. Reserve
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Bring the water to a boil in a pot
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Add vinegar, salt, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and reserved artichoke hearts
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Simmer for 30 minutes
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Strain the contents of the pot through a fine-mesh sieve and let it drain for two hours
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Transfer to a clean glass jar
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Cover with oil, seal, and store in the refrigerator for two or three days before serving.