Polish Artichokes In Wine (Karczochy na Winie)

Enjoy this quick artichokes in wine recipe (Karczochy w Winie).   It is good to find freshly picked artichokes with green stems and leaves, not brown.  The key to this artichoke recipe is make sure the artichokes are well done, they should not be hard when you eat them.  You can serve this as any side pierogi dish or even eat as a snack.  And, why not enjoy artichokes Polish style?

• 3-4 artichokes Artichoke with pierogi
• juice of half a lemon
• teaspoon sugar
• 1 tbs. olive oil
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp thyme (or  fresh thyme twigs)
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 cup wine (red better)
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper

POLISH ARTICHOKES DIRECTIONS

1.  Trim stems, cut off top leaves (about 1 inch) since tops are not edible.
2.  Cook in boiling water, covered.  Add juice of half a lemon, sugar, olive oil, garlic, wine, vinegar, and rest of ingredients.
3.  Cook for 30 to 40 minutes, test a leaf to make sure it is soft. Drain well.
4.  Serve with melted butter and lemon, or a mix of mayonnaise and lemon juice as a savory dip.

Source:

http://www.polskafoods.com/polish-food-blog/artichokes-in-wine-recipe