[header] How to select and store artichokes [title] Test the artichoke's weight. [step] A healthy, fresh artichoke should feel firm and heavy for its size. Lift the artichoke from the pile, and test its weight.
[header] How to select and store artichokes [title] Test the artichoke's weight. [step] A healthy, fresh artichoke should feel firm and heavy for its size. Lift the artichoke from the pile, and test its weight.
If the artichoke feels light in your hand, it should easily be picked. [substeps] Done correctly, the artichoke should not be too heavy. The weight should be around 125 pounds (243 kg). Additionally, a firm artichoke should not be a bad first purchase. You may need to compare it to other artichokes to ensure that it has a good weight for the size. [substeps] Baby artichokes can be just as delicious as big artichokes. [substeps] It should feel to your touch like it's ripe. If you can feel the lift and drop of its weight, then the artichoke is ripe.