Ingredients

  • 4 each artichokes fresh
  • 2 each scallions, spring or green onions finely chopped
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated grated
  • 3 tablespoons white wine
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 x salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup ham cooked, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves chopped

Method

  • Trim tops and leaves of artichokes with scissors and cut stalks level with base.
  • Put artichokes into a kettle of boiling salted water and simmer about 35 to 40 minutes or until a leaf can be pulled out easily.
  • Drain, refresh under cold running water, and let stand upside down until cool.
  • To make the dressing: Saute green onions slowly in 2 tablespoons of the oil, until just tender.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook 2 to 3 minutes; then stir in bread crumbs and cheese.
  • Transfer mixture to a bowl and let stand until cool.
  • Stir in wine, lemon juice and remaining oil.
  • Season well with garlic salt, salt and pepper, then add ham.
  • Prepare each artichoke by pulling out some of the center leaves until the choke can be reached.
  • With a teaspoon, scrape out all the hairy choke.
  • Fill each artichoke with dressing and top with parsley.
  • Wrap each artichoke in foil, leaving the top open.
  • Place on smoker grid and smoke for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.