Artichokes Braised in Chicken Stock with Capers
added 03/07/08
Serves 4
4 large artichokes, stems removed and top
third trimmed off
1 Tbs. butter
2 Tbs. capers
2 cups chicken stock
Add 1 inch of water to a large pot and bring
to a boil. Add the prepared artichokes and cover, reducing heat
to maintain a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove artichokes, and
discard cooking liquid. Add butter to pan over medium-high heat.
When foam subsides, add capers and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add artichokes, cover,
and braise for an additional 20 minutes or until tender. Serve artichokes
with stock on the side for dipping. For a stronger dipping sauce,
boil stock mixture until reduced by half.
—The Cook’s Bible by Christopher
Kimball
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