BUY
Choose dark green artichokes with tightly closed leaves. Avoid open leaves, brown and dry artichokes.
It should feel heavy for its size when picked up.
KEEP
Artichokes can be kept up to four days in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
PREPARE
Rinse artichokes under cool water prior to using. TIP: Cook in salted water to prevent discoloration.
RECIPE
Try this recipe from eatfresh.org when preparing your artichokes.
Cooked Artichokes
5 Artichokes remove stalks and tough leaves
1½ teaspoons Salt
8 Peppercorns
2 Stalks celery cut up
½ Lemon sliced
2 cups Boiling water
Combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cook on High 4 – 5 hours.
Read more about this Eatfresh.org Cooked Artichoke Recipe and view more recipes and information at Welcome to the Table – Artichokes.
