Slow Cooked Fresh Artichokes
July 23, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Appetizer, Easy, Easy Crock Pot Recipes, Side Dish, Slow Cooker
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Slow Cooked Fresh Artichokes - Absolutely anyone can make this easy, delicious, crockpot recipe! Fresh, hearty, artichokes, water, and a hint of citrus, from the lemon slices, are all that you need! So good for you as well, artichokes just may become your new favorite vegetable, once you try this! The butter sauce is divine, but so are the artichokes on their own, if you want to eliminate fat from your family’s diet.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Slow Cooked Fresh Artichokes
2 lg Fresh artichokes
6 c -Water, hot
4 sl Lemon, thin slices
LEMON BUTTER SAUCE:
1/3 c Butter or margarine, melted
3 tb Lemon juice
1/4 ts Seasoned salt
Directions to make Slow Cooked Fresh Artichokes
Step 1:With sharp knife, slice about 1 inch off top of each artichoke; cut off stem near base. With scissors, trim about 1/2 inch off top of each leaf. With sharp knife, halve each artichoke vertically; then scoop out and discard the fuzzy center or choke.
Step 2:Place artichoke halves in slowcooker; add hot water and lemon slices. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hrs. Drain, serve with sauce.
Step 3:Lemon butter sauce - combine all ingredients. Mix thoroghly.