Instructions for using the 3 Qt Sauce Pan with Cover & 2.5 Qt. Culinary/ perforated Basket.

Wash and trim artichokes. Cut off stem end of each artichoke to the base. Cut off top 1-inch of each artichoke with a serrated knife to remove sharp thorns. Trim remaining thorns from artichoke leaves using kitchen shears and cutting off top 1⁄2-inch of each leaf.

When artichokes are trimmed, squeeze juice of 1⁄2 lemon over top to prevent browning.

Place  artichokes into culinary basket. Make sure to add water in the 3 qt (enough water to be just below the culinary basket).

Place on medium-high heat and cover.

When Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for approximately 30 - 35 minutes or until artichokes are cooked through. Artichokes are cooked through when leaves can be easily pulled off of the artichokes.

Remove sauce pan and culinary basket from stove. Carefully remove the cover and lift artichokes out of culinary basket onto plates with a long handled slotted spoon.

Serve as is or top each artichoke with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and grated Vio life Parmesan cheese.

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Instructions for using the: 7 Qt. Roaster with Cover:

Wash and trim artichokes. Cut off stem end of each artichoke to the base. Cut off top 1-inch of each artichoke with a serrated knife to remove sharp thorns. Trim remaining thorns from artichoke leaves using kitchen shears and cutting off top 1⁄2-inch of each leaf.

When artichokes are trimmed, squeeze juice of 1⁄2 lemon over top to prevent browning.

Place artichokes in the 7 Qt Roaster put 2 cups of water in the roaster.

Place on medium-high heat and cover.

When Vapo-Valve™ clicks, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for approximately 30 - 35 minutes or until artichokes are cooked through. Artichokes are cooked through when leaves can be easily pulled off of the artichokes.

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