the thistles are typically winter vegetables and perhaps little used in kitchens, but if you have a garden and decide to grow them (as explained in the thistle growing guide), you can use them in different preparations or prepare preserves, as we suggest in this recipe pickled cardoons .
Oil thistles are a delicate garnish and they can be a perfect accompaniment to a second course of meat, such as a roast. preparing them is a bit laborious because it is essential to clean them perfectly, removing all traces of dirt, possible thorns and filaments, but once finished we are sure you will like them.
The concept of preserves is power keep the vegetable well beyond its harvest period and to consume it out of season, it is a very useful preparation for those who grow vegetables. You can discover many canned vegetable recipes published in the Orto Da Coltivare.