How to Trim an Artichoke
By Brett Moore, About.com Guide
Once the leaves are removed, use a paring knife to remove the hard leaf remnants around the base. Use a vegetable peeler to trim the woody outer most layer of the stem. Cut off a 1/2" from the bottom of stem.
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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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