How To Cook Artichoke Hearts On The Stove

In a medium sized mixing bowl stir together olive oil garlic salt and pepper.

How to cook artichoke hearts on the stove. Fill a large pot with about two inches of water and set in the artichokes bottom side down. To cook artichokes start by bringing a pot of water to a boil and removing the stems and tough leaves on some artichokes. Add artichoke hearts and toss to coat evenly.

Then add the artichokes to the water and let it come to a boil again. Cut off the stems completely so the artichokes will sit flat. Cover with a few more sheets of paper towel then press firmly enough to remove excess water without crushing them.

Cook artichokes until tender when pierced with a paring knife about 40 minutes. Place a steamer basket or rack above the water if you d like though it makes no difference to the end result. Use a stainless steel or enamel pot to avoid.

Set a pot large enough to completely enclose the artichoke on the stove and fill it with an inch or two of water. Place artichokes along with the garlic in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat.

Cut off and discard lower part of stem leaving at least 1 inch attached to artichoke note 2. You don t want to completely immerse the artichoke just have enough water in the bottom to make steam. Place artichokes and garlic cut side down on a baking sheet.

Boiling artichoke hearts 1. Drop the artichoke hearts into the water slowly to avoid. Boil covered for 30 minutes adjusting the heat as needed to maintain a medium boil notes 4 9.