Artichokes With Warm Pancetta Dressing

A warm pancetta dressing is used to top tender artichokes in this flavorful dish.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 Medium Fresh Artichokes
• 1/2 Lemon
• 1 Cup Diced Pancetta
• 4 Ripe Plum Tomatoes
• 2 Finely Chopped Shallots
• 3 Tablespoons Capers
• 3 Tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper
• 3 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1With a sharp knife cut artichoke stems flush...: With a sharp knife cut artichoke stems flush with bottoms, and cut off and discard the tough top inch or so from artichokes.
2. 2Cut in half and remove the spiny chokes,...: Cut in half and remove the spiny chokes, then drop the choke in a bowl of cold water with half a lemon squeezed into it while you prepare the rest.
3. 3In a heavy saucepan, cover artichokes with salted...: In a heavy saucepan, cover artichokes with salted water and bring to a boil.
4. 4Simmer artichokes, covered, until just tender, 20 to...: Simmer artichokes, covered, until just tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
5. 5While artichokes are cooking, cook the pancetta in...: While artichokes are cooking, cook the pancetta in a skillet cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 8 minutes.
6. 6With a slotted spoon transfer pancetta to paper...: With a slotted spoon transfer pancetta to paper towels.
7. 7Halve and seed tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch...: Halve and seed tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
8. 8Finely chop shallot and capers together.
9. 9In a bowl combine vinegar and salt and...: In a bowl combine vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
10. 10Whisk in oil in a slow stream until...: Whisk in oil in a slow stream until thickened, and then add bacon, tomatoes, shallot, and capers.
11. 11Drain artichokes upside down on a rack and...: Drain artichokes upside down on a rack and arrange each on a plate.
12. 12Separating leaves slightly, drizzle vinaigrette between leaves and...: Separating leaves slightly, drizzle vinaigrette between leaves and onto plates.
13. 13Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
14. 14Serve warm or at room temperature.