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How to cook artichoke without a steamer

Preparation time: 10 minutes; Cooking time: 45 minutes; Total time: 55 minutes; Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 artichokes
  • 2-4 cups of water
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • First, cut the top of the artichoke off. The amount you cut off will vary depending on the size of your artichoke but aim to cut around 1/4 of the top off.
  • Once the top is cut, you then need to cut off the stem. This will create a flat bottom so that the artichoke can sit flat in the pan.
  • Snip off any remaining pointy ends until you are left with a few rows of whole leaves.
  • Snip the Remaining Pointy Ends. After, you should have a few rows left of whole leaves.
  • Now that your artichokes are prepped, gently pull the leaves outwards to widen them so they cook more evenly.
  • Pour water into a pan until it is about 1/4 of the way full. Salt the water and bring it to a boil.
  • Using tongs, place your artichokes into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and cover with a lid.
  • Let your artichoke cook for 45 minutes. Most artichokes will need at least 30 minutes, but large artichokes take about 45-55 minutes to finish cooking.
  • Check that your artichokes are done by pulling the outer and middle leaves. If they pull off super easy, or you can easily pierce the bottom with a fork, they're ready to eat. Enjoy!