Artichokes 101

Directions

1. 1
   In a large non reactive mixing bowl combine lemon juice and 6 cups water.
2. 2
   Pour remaining water into large pot and bring to boil.
3. 3
   You will need a steaming basket.
4. 4
   To prepare artichokes ONE AT A TIME cut off stems, peel off outer leaves until yellow leaves show, cut off top 1 inch so that you can see the inner flower, place in bowl.
5. 5
   (This keeps them from turning brown) When all are prepared, put them in steamer basket over pot and cover.
6. 6
   They are done when fork tender.