How to Boil Artichokes

Intermediate 20 min 12 steps 41793 views Rating: 4.1/5 Published: 2026-01-06

Rinse the artichokes in cold water.. Slice the stems off of the artichokes.. Cut the tops off of the artichokes.

Start Playback
W
Author

Steps

1

Rinse the artichokes in cold water.

Step 1

Rinse the artichokes in cold water.

2

Slice the stems off of the artichokes.

Step 2

Slice the stems off of the artichokes.

3

Cut the tops off of the artichokes.

Step 3

Cut the tops off of the artichokes.

4

Snip the tops off of the outer leaves.

Step 4

Snip the tops off of the outer leaves.

5

Fill a pot half full with water and bring it to a boil.

Step 5

Fill a pot half full with water and bring it to a boil.

6

Add the artichokes to the boiling water.

Step 6

Add the artichokes to the boiling water.

7

Lower the heat to a simmer.

Step 7

Lower the heat to a simmer.

8

Test the tenderness of the artichokes.

Step 8

Test the tenderness of the artichokes.

9

Remove the artichokes from the water.

Step 9

Remove the artichokes from the water.

10

Select an artichoke at right time of year.

Step 10

Select an artichoke at right time of year.

11

Check the leaves.

Step 11

Check the leaves.

12

Feel the weight and shape of the artichoke.

Step 12

Feel the weight and shape of the artichoke.

View as Slideshow

Rate This Guide

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ 4.1/5
3

Comments (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!