Basic Boiled Artichokes

1. 1

   Select a kettle or pot large enough to hold all the artichokes you are cooking.

2. 2

   Half fill it with water and set it over high heat to boil.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, trim the artichokes.

4. 4

   Rinse the artichokes, slice the stem off flush with the base so the artichokes will stand level.

5. 5

   Rub the cut areas with lemon.

6. 6

   Slice off the top inch of each artichoke and rub the cut area with lemon.

7. 7

   Using kitchen shears snip off the top half inch of each leaf.

8. 8

   Place the artichokes base side down in the boiling water, lower heat to simmer and weight the tops of the artichokes with a dish or pot lid that fits into the pot to keep the artichokes submerged.

9. 9

   Simmer the artichokes until the base can easily be pierced with a knife point, 20 to 40 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove the artichokes from the water and turn upside-down in a collander to drain.

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