Smoked Artichokes with Garlic Lemon Butter (Girls Gone Grillin’ Style)

Smoked Artichokes with Garlic Lemon Butter (Girls Gone Grillin’ Style)

Ingredients

• Artichokes:2–4 large artichokes
• 1 lemon (halved)
• Olive oil
• Girls Gone Grillin’ SPG with a Kiss of Onion
• Optional: pinch of Hot Hens for a little kick
• Garlic Lemon Butter Sauce:
• 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey (or your Wink of Honey )
• 1 tsp SPG with a Kiss of Onion
• Optional: dash of Hot Hens or smoked paprika
• Fresh parsley (chopped)

Prep the Artichokes

Trim the top 1 inch and cut off the stem.

Slice in half lengthwise.

Scoop out the fuzzy choke.

Rub with lemon to prevent browning.

Pre-Smoke Prep

Drizzle with olive oil

Season generously with SPG with a Kiss of Onion

Add a light dusting of Hot Hens if you want heat

Smoke It

Preheat smoker to 250°F

Place artichokes cut-side up

Smoke for 60–90 minutes until tender and slightly charred on edges

Optional: finish cut-side down over higher heat for a little crisp

Make That Butter Sauce

Melt butter in a small pan

Add garlic → cook 1–2 minutes (don’t burn it)

Stir in lemon juice, zest, Dijon, honey

Season with SPG + optional Hot Hens

Finish with parsley

Serve It Up

Drizzle butter over the artichokes

Serve extra on the side for dipping

Sprinkle a little more seasoning right before serving

Flavor Upgrade Ideas

Add grated parmesan to the butter

Mix in a splash of white wine

Turn it into a creamy butter dip with a spoon of mayo or sour cream

Swap lemon for lime + use Sassy Seafood for a citrusy twist