Fresh Artichokes

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Course : Artichokes
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 large fresh artichokes
6 cups hot water
4 slices lemon -- thin slices
 

Preparation:

---Lemon Butter Sauce--- 1/3 cup butter or margarine -- melted 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt With sharp knife, slice about 1" off top of each artichoke; cut off stem near base. With scissors, trim about 1/2" off top of each leaf. With sharp knife, halve each artichoke vertically; then scoop out and discard the fuzzy center or choke. Place artichoke halves in slow cooker; add hot water and lemon slices. Cover and cook on HIGH 4 to 5 hrs. or until done. Drain; serve with sauce. Lemon butter sauce: combine all ingredients.