Artichokes are back in season in CA and many people have no clue what to do with them... so I thought I'd share what I do.
Tonight we had barbecued chicken with steamed/boiled artichokes. It was a delicious dinner. The weather is GREAT - perfect for barbecuing!
Artichokes:
Cut off top of chokes - about 1/4 - 1/2 inch from the top. Cut the tips off of any other sharp leaves.
Get 2 inches of hot water in a 8-10 quart sauce pot. Season the water with salt and place the artichokes into the boiling water. Bring the water back to a boil and cover. Cooking up to 50 minutes.
Depending on the size of the choke, you may need to cook it less or more. I always set the timer for 30 minutes and go from there. To check the done-ness, pull a leaf off the choke. Once done, the leaves will come right off the choke and the meat will be soft and easy to enjoy.
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