Carciofini sott’olio

Ingredients:

• Baby artichokes – 1 kg (about 2.2 lbs) (young, small artichokes work best)

• Extra virgin olive oil – 500 ml (about 2 cups)

• White wine vinegar – 100 ml (about 1/2 cup)

• Garlic – 2-3 cloves, peeled and thinly sliced

• Fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves) – a few sprigs of each

• Lemon – 1, cut into wedges (to prevent browning of the artichokes)

• Salt – to taste

• Black pepper – freshly ground, to taste

• Chili flakes – (optional, for a spicy kick)

Instructions: