Celebrate National Artichoke Hearts Day with these Bacon Wrapped Artichokes!!
Ingredients
Canola oil, for frying
2 14-oz. jars artichoke hearts
8 slices bacon, halved crosswise
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 tbsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
Pour oil to a depth of 2″ in a 6-qt. Dutch oven; heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Place each artichoke heart on one end of a bacon slice, sprinkle with some of the Parmesan and pepper, and roll up; secure with a toothpick. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain.
Photo & recipe courtesy of: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Fondi-di-Carciofi
