RECIPES

Yields: 6
Cook: 5-10 mins
Prep: 10 mins

ingredients:

ARTICHOKES:

3 large artichokes

2 lemons, cut 1 into quarters, cut 1 in slices

5 cloves garlic, grated

3/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons minced parsley 

2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

GARLIC AIOLI: 

1/4 cup mayo

6 cloves roasted garlic, minced

Lemon juice from one lemon

1 tbsp Chopped parsley

1/2 tsp coarsely ground Black pepper 

1/4 - 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes 

Pinch of paprika

preparation:

• Trim the tops from the artichokes and cut in half lengthwise. Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze in one lemon wedge. Place artichoke halves in lemon water, for 10 minutes, to prevent artichokes from turning brown.
• While artichokes soak, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Carefully place artichokes into boiling water and let cook for 15 minutes. Drain water.
• Meanwhile, fill a small smoker box with Cowboy wood chips and place on a gas grill or in a foil pouch directly over the main source of heat. Set grill for direct heat, 400-425°F., close lid, and wait for about 5-10 minutes until the chips begin to smoke.
• Mix all garlic aioli ingredients and set aside. 
• Squeeze remaining lemon wedges into a medium bowl with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix together until combined through. Brush artichokes with garlic sauce, saving a little for basting.
• Place artichokes on grill, cut side down. Grill for 5 to 10 minutes, basting with garlic sauce and turning frequently until tips are slightly charred. Remove from grill, and plate.
• Sprinkle artichokes with parsley and parmesan, serve with Garlic Aioli and enjoy!