How to Trim an Artichoke
By Brett Moore, About.com Guide
If you only want to use the artichoke hearts, remove all the leaves. Starting with the outermost leaves first, grasp a leaf by the top and pull downward. The leaf should snap right off. Continue until all the leaves have been removed.
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- Step One: Cleaning the Artichoke.
- Step Two: Trim the Top.
- Step Three. Trim the Leaves.
- Step Four. Scoop out the base.
- Step Five. Removing the Leaves.
- Step Six. Edible Portion is Exposed.
- Step Seven. Trimming the Base.
- Step Eight. Expose the Choke.
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