Boiled Artichokes

Ingredients

• 4 medium Artichokes
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1. 1Soak artichokes in cold water for 10 minutes. Wash them thoroughly in several changes of water. Cut the stalks so they are even, trim away the lower leaves and the ends of the other leaves.
2. 2Place the prepared artichokes in a pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, with the tops of the artichokes downwards. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the leaves can be easily pulled out.
3. 3Before serving, remove the choke from each artichoke. Serve with melted butter.