Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Clean the artichoke completely by submerging it in warm salt water for an hour to remove dirt and other foreign substances.
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Step 2
Prepare the artichokes: Cut the bottom stem from the artichokes with a knife, using a cutting board. Cut off the bottom stems so it is flat and can sit upright in the pot to cook.
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Step 3
Remove the outer leaves of the artichoke near the bottom and dispose of the leaves. These leaves are the tough outer leaves and do not make for good eating.
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Step 4
Cut off an inch of the top of the artichoke using a knife.
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Step 5
Snip the top of the remaining leaves with the scissors, taking off the spikes off the leaves to make them easier to eat.
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Step 6
Place the artichokes inside a pot and situate them next to each other. Only put in the artichokes that will fit standing next to each other in one layer.
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Step 7
Take the artichokes out of the pot. Add 4 inches of water to the pot along with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Bring the water to a boil.
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Step 8
Once the water is boiling, add the artichokes back into the pot and put a lid over the pot. Reduce the temperature to medium low.
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Step 9
Allow the artichokes to simmer in the water for 30 minutes.
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Step 10
Remove the artichokes and allow them to drain. The easiest way is to place them in a colander and allow the water to drain out.
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Step 11
Serve with butter and lemon juice on the side for dipping the leaves in.
