Artichokes Vinaigrette

• 4 each artichokes extra-large
• 2 cups lemon juice concentrated
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 dash black pepper
• 1 dash oregano dried
• 1 dash red pepper flakes crushed
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 3 each garlic cloves crushed
• 1 dash oregano dried
• 1 dash red pepper flakes crushed
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 tablespoons pimentos chopped
• 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1. Trim artichokes stems to 1/2 inch.
2. Place upright in large kettle and add enough water to cover.
3. Add lemon juice, 1 tablespoon salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes.
4. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer about 1 hour or until leaves pull easily from base of artichokes.
5. Remove from pan and invert artichokes to drain thoroughly and cool.
6. Using spoon, remove chokes and discard.
7. To make vinaigrette, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, capers and pimiento in medium bowl.
8. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
9. Blend well.
10. Stand artichokes upright in serving dish.

lemon juice, salt, black pepper, oregano dried, red pepper, olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, oregano dried, red pepper, capers, pimentos, salt

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/artichokes-vinaigrette-3423 (may not work)