Nuking Artichokes?

Ken said:

Everyone,

I live in California, and in case you haven't heard, it's been very
hot here lately. I stopped on the way home last night and bought some
artichokes. I usually steam them, but I didn't feel like having the
heat from the stove in the kitchen for all that time. Is it possible
to nuke them? And if so, somebody please give me an approx cooking
time for medium sized ones.

It seems possible, but better to ask then ruin them.

The short answer is yes you can nuke them and they are fine. Turn
them upside down and put some plastic wrap over it. I usually put a
tiny amount of water in there (I use a souffle dish) too. Times
vary.... I'd start with 20 minutes and go from there, but I usually
have the large size.

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Ken said:

Everyone,

I live in California, and in case you haven't heard, it's been very
hot here lately. I stopped on the way home last night and bought some
artichokes. I usually steam them, but I didn't feel like having the
heat from the stove in the kitchen for all that time. Is it possible
to nuke them? And if so, somebody please give me an approx cooking
time for medium sized ones.

It seems possible, but better to ask then ruin them.

TIA,

Ken

I pressure cook them with about 1" of water in the bottom of the pot.
Takes about 10 minutes to come up to pressure, then time for 10-12
minutes.

Works quite well and does not heat up my kitchen.

I've never tried nuking them...
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Ken said:

Everyone,

I live in California, and in case you haven't heard, it's been very
hot here lately. I stopped on the way home last night and bought some
artichokes. I usually steam them, but I didn't feel like having the
heat from the stove in the kitchen for all that time. Is it possible
to nuke them? And if so, somebody please give me an approx cooking
time for medium sized ones.

It seems possible, but better to ask then ruin them.

The short answer is yes you can nuke them and they are fine. Turn
them upside down and put some plastic wrap over it. I usually put a
tiny amount of water in there (I use a souffle dish) too. Times
vary.... I'd start with 20 minutes and go from there, but I usually
have the large size.

I concur. I've done them this way since the mid-70's. Same with corn; leave
it in its husk. Perfect.
Dee Dee