Baby artichokes can be just as delicious as big artichokes. They obviously won’t be as heavy, though, so be sure to consider the weight of a baby variety with other baby artichokes. [1] X Research source
Don’t purchase an artichoke with leaves that are loose, splayed, dry, split, spongy, or pitted.
A healthy artichoke’s leaves squeak because they’re still extremely crisp.
You do need to wash artichokes before eating them. Just do it right before you plan to cook or prepare them.
Be careful not to use too much water when you’re sprinkling the stems or you run the risk of the artichokes growing mold. To avoid oversaturating the stems, you may want to use a spray bottle with a mist setting and spray the artichokes, holding the bottle at least 10-inches (25. 4 cm) away.
The artichokes should keep in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Be careful when you’re scrubbing the artichokes. If you’re too rough, you may damage some of the leaves.
While you should always trim the stem, removing the tips of the leaves is an optional step because the thorns soften when you cook the artichokes. If you plan to stuff or fill the artichokes, you should remove the entire stem because it’s easier for them to stand up without it.
Keep the cut portion(s) of the artichoke from turning brown by rubbing them with a cut lemon.
