American Lamb Bacon-Wrapped Artichokes
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Recipe Provided By
Executive Sous Chef Sam WoodfillServings
50
Ingredients
- 50 slices precooked American Lamb bacon, sliced into 1/8-inch slices
- 50 marinated artichoke quarters
- 1/2 quart Cucumber Mint Raita (recipe follows)
Cucumber Mint Raita (makes 4 cups)
- 1 large cucumber, grated
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
Directions
Wrap bacon around artichoke; overlap edges of bacon. Cook at 350°F for 10 to15 minutes until bacon is golden brown and crispy; let cool.
For the Cucumber Mint Raita: In a large bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, mint, cumin, sugar, chili powder and salt; remove any lumps. Chill and serve with bacon-wrapped artichokes.
Chef’s Tips: Use a deli meat slicer to slice lamb bacon evenly.
Lay overlapping bacon seams flat under artichoke quarters and downward on a sheet pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. This helps keep the bacon wrapped while cooking.
Grate the cucumber into a small bowl, toss with a pinch of salt. Let sit for 15 minutes. Place grated cucumber into a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze all the water out of the cucumber to remove excess moisture. This helps the Raita sauce stay thicker and creamier.
