Description:

Boiled Artichokes

Source:

Melody McAllister

Serves/Makes:2

Ingredients

• 2 Artichokes
• Melted Butter
• Ranch salad dressing

Preparation

• Rinse artichokes well.
• Cut tips off of leaves,with a pair of scissors, holding it by the stem
• Cut about 1/2 inch off of the top of the artichoke with a knife.
• Cut off stem.
• Place in large kettle and cover with water.
• Add a generous amount of salt. (about 2 tsp)
• Bring to a boil, and boil for about 45 minutes or until it feels tender when you insert a sharp knife in the bottom.
• Turn upside down and drain.
• Serve whole with melted butter, or (my favorite) Uncle Dan's Original southern (Ranch) Dressing (it's a package mix) made with sour cream and mayonaise.
• Eat just the tender part at the base of the leaves.
• When leaves are gone, scrape purple and white petals from top of heart and trim bottom of stem.
• Dip artichoke heart in melted butter or dressing.

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