Artichokes Plain and Simple Slow Cooker

I took this recipe out of my slow cooker recipe book. I like artichokes stuffed as well, but these plain artichokes were just simple and delicious. I served this with a tomato, mozzarella, green olive, basil, crouton, green leaf lettuce salad. Sprinkled a tiny bit of olive oil over the salad and enjoyed this with the artichoke. This makes a lovely lunch. One can dip the tender leaves in melted butter if desired. Hope you enjoy it too!

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 artichokes

Ingredients

• 4  artichokes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•  water
•  melted butter (optional)

Directions

1. Cut off the bottom stem of the artichoke.
2. Cut off 1/2-1" from the top of the artichoke.
3. Wash artichokes thoroughly and place standing up in a slow cooker.
4. Fill the slow cooker with water about 3/4 to top of artichoke.
5. Mix lemon juice and salt together.
6. Sprinkle on top of each artichoke.
7. Spoon a bit of water on top of each artichoke.
8. Cover and cook 10 hours low or 2-4 hours high.
9. I spooned water over the tops of the artichoke during mid time of cooking.