Roasted Artichoke with Green Garlic Butter

• Difficulty2/5
• Prep time15 mins
• Cook time1 hr
• Serves2 - 4
• HardwoodHickory

Bring out the flavor of fresh artichokes by slow-roasting them on the grill. Drizzle with homemade green garlic butter for one good damn appetizer.

• 2 large artichokes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch sea salt

• 1 lemon
• 1 stick unsalted butter

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 2 tbsp chives, parsley, tarragon or cilantro

• 2 large artichokes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 lemon

• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 2 tbsp chives, parsley, tarragon or cilantro

Start your Traeger grill on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 400F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes. Then switch to 375F.

Meanwhile, break off and discard any small outer leaves on the artichokes. Use a knife to slice off the tops of the artichokes, then using scissors, cut off any thorns on the remaining artichoke leaves. Trim the very bottom of the stem, then peel the tough and fibrous outer layer of the stem. Finally, cut artichokes in half, and give them a rinse.

Transfer the artichokes to a large mixing bowl, drizzle the olive oil and a generous sprinkle of sea salt on the artichokes, and toss to coat the artichokes thoroughly.

Add the artichokes to the grill, cut side down, and roast at 375F until the artichoke bottoms are tender when poked with a fork or knife – about 50min to 1hr

When the artichokes are almost done, add the butter, chopped garlic, and a pinch of sea salt to a small sauce pan and melt slowly over medium low heat. Once the butter melts all the way and starts to bubble slightly, add the herbs.

When the artichokes are done, transfer to a butcher paper lined tray with the cut sides up. Then drizzle half the garlic butter and squeeze half of the lemon over the artichokes.

Add a small sprinkle of sea salt over the artichokes. Serve with a ramekin of the remaining butter for dipping and extra wedges of lemon. Enjoy!

*You can also serve with a ramekin of good mayonnaise mixed with a bit of hot sauce.

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