how to clean artichokes
How to clean an artichoke: 1  Lay the artichoke on its side on a sturdy cutting board. 2  Using a sharp, heavy knife cut off the stem right to the bottom of the artichoke.  Then cut of the top 1/4 of the artichoke.
1 Using your hands pull out the prickly, purple tipped leaves and discard. 2  Using a small spoon, scoop out the fuzzy choke and discard. 3  The cavity should be smooth now.  Rub the entire artichoke with a lemon half to prevent it from oxidizing, or turning brown, and squeeze some juice into the cavity of the artichoke.
1 Using a sharp, heavy knife cut off the stem right to the bottom of the artichoke. 2  Then cut of the top 1/4 of the artichoke. 3  Pluck off any discolored or damaged leaves.  Using kitchen shears, trim the tips of all of the leaves until they are straight.