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Fill your jars, while still hot place a waxed disc over the pickle, then a clear (cellophane) circle over the top of the jar, and secure with a rubber band. As anything with vinegar can get through the clear top it's best to put a metal lid as well, over the clear cover.
Stuff the jars tightly with prepared artichokes. Ladle and/or pour the hot brine over the chokes; pressing down all of the chokes firmly to remove air bubbles. Top off the brine, if needed, and leave 1/2 inch of headspace. Clean the rim of jars before placing the lid and ring on the jar.Process jars for 30 minutes in water bath canner. From Angela: Note: these artichokes were so fresh and small that they did not have any hairy choke to clean.ring to a boil and then simmer to keep hot. This amount of brine made enough for approximately 8-9 pint jars. We made 4 batches of brine to finish all of our pints and 1/2 pints.