FIRE GRILLED ARTICHOKES WITH BBQ AIOLI

Ingredients

• Artichokes
• Golden Toad Prime Steak Rub
• Lemons
• Olive Oil

• BBQ Aioli
  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 1/3 cup Golden Toad 1453 BBQ Sauce
  • 1 TBS Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Golden Toad Competition BBQ Rub
  • 1 tsp Chopped Garlic (Christopher Ranch)
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Spanish Paprika

Preparation

• Trim Artichokes by cutting top off and trimming leaves and stalk.
• Squeeze 1/4 lemon over each artichoke.
• Steam in large covered pot for 30 minutes.
• While Artichokes are steaming, prepare BBQ Aioli by mixing all ingredients except the mayo in a blender to puree the garlic. Then add the mayo and blend to incorporate well.
• Remove Artichokes and let cool to the touch.
• Cut each Artichoke in half and clean out center choke.
• Brush with olive oil and season with Golden Toad Prime Steak Rub
• Heat your grill to high. I like to grill these over hardwood charcoal. But a gas grill will work.
• Grill Artichokes starting cut side down for about 2-3 minutes each side until nice grill marks form. These can take a lot of grilling, so don't be afraid if the leaves start to char up. The Artichoke meat will still be fine. I typically grill mine for 6-10 minutes at 650 degrees.
• Remove from grill, plate, and serve with a side of the BBQ Aioli for dipping.

Enjoy!

Golden Toad