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How to preserve artichokes in oil
Buy approximately 4.4 lbs.
( 2 kg) of small artichokes that are all about the same size. Choose artichokes that are heavy for their size and have closed leaves, which signify that they are fresh.

Select from the following. --When i first started pruning a artichoke, it looked really realistic. When i stretched it to about 4 ft, it folded back in and shrunk back into a petite piece, and that is why you are doing it this way.; --Fill a large bowl with cold water, cut 4 or 5 lemons in half, and squeeze most of the lemon halves into the bowl of water. Extract the hearts from the artichokes.; --A large artichoke will make a great garnish for a bowl filled with oil. Consider buying the larger artichokes because they will get dry and rot faster.; --Thicker artichokes will wear down quicker while smaller will generally stay fresh. Select artichokes that have opened leaves and broken off segments of stem.;. The answer should be
Fill a large bowl with cold water, cut 4 or 5 lemons in half, and squeeze most of the lemon halves into the bowl of water. Extract the hearts from the artichokes.