How To Choose and Prepare an Artichoke

Follow These Four Easy Steps

What You Need

  • cutting board, chef's knife, artichokes, kitchen scissors
  1. Make sure the artichoke leaves are intact


  2. Trim the top

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    Tip:</strong> Artichokes are very tough. If you don’t have a sharp knife, one with a serrated edge will do the trick.

  3. Trim the remaining thorns with scissors


  4. Slice off the stem

    The stem is edible (and delicious), but if you plan to serve artichokes upright on the plate, slice it off with your knife. <p></p><br><strong>Tip: </strong> Refrigerate unwashed artichokes in a plastic bag. A fresh artichoke will keep for up to a week. If the leaves begin to spread, cook it as soon as possible.</br>