Step by step

Method

5 steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add onion, garlic powder, steak seasoning, celery salt, lemon pepper, salt, and pepper, stirring so nothing sticks.

3. 3

   Rinse artichoke and cut tough part of stem off. Using a serrated knife, cut the top 1/3 of the artichoke off, and discard. If necessary, use scissors to trim any remaining excessively sharp points off of remaining leaves.

4. 4

   Drop artichoke into boiling seasoned water, stem end down, but making sure all cut ends have been exposed to the lemony water, so they don't oxidize and turn brown.

5. 5

   Cover pot and simmer until a sharp knife inserted into the center of the stem comes out gently and the stem is tender (30-45 minutes, depending on size of the artichoke). Remove artichoke from water using tongs, and drain, upside down. Cool for 5 minutes, until cool enough to…. Taste for salt and serve when it looks done.