Marinated Artichoke Hearts

• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 7 bay leaves
• 6 slices lemon zest, each 1-inch by 3-inch
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups frozen quartered artichoke hearts (about one and a half 9-ounce packages)
• 34 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• extra virgin olive oil

1. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, salt, 4 bay leaves, 3 strips lemon zest and water.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and add artichokes.
3. Cook until tender 3-5 minutes.
4. While still warm, divide artichokes into 3 clean 8-ounce jars.
5. (Discard the simmering liquid.)
6. To each jar, add 1 bay leaf, 1 strip lemon zest and 1/4 tsp pepper flakes.
7. Pour in olive oil to cover and seal tightly.
8. Set aside until completely cool.
9. They will last in the refrigerator up to 1 month.

cider vinegar, salt, bay leaves, lemon zest, water, hearts, hot red pepper, extra virgin olive oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marinated-artichoke-hearts-454600 (may not work)