Smokey Pan-Roasted Artichokes - California Ripe Olives

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz. each) artichokes
• 4 ounces bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup shallots, minced
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/3 cup California Black Ripe Olives, wedged
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash black pepper, coarsely ground