Note: Connoisseurs prefer old-fashioned, thorned artichokes and find the thornless varieties to lack the characteristic nuttiness that makes artichokes so desirable.
How to Trim Artichokes
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Look for artichokes with tight, compact heads and fresh-looking stem-ends. All cut stems will be brown, but look for ones that aren't dried out.
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- Start with Fresh Artichokes
- Cut Off Stem
- Cut Off Crown
- Cut Off Thorns
- Pull Off Outer Leaves
- Ready to Cook!
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