Slow Cooker Garlic Lemon Butter Artichokes

3 artichokes in a slow cooker, done cooking.

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5 from 6 votes

Slow Cooker Garlic Lemon Butter Artichokes

Crowd pleasing artichokes with leaves loaded with garlic and lemon in every bite.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time3 hrs 30 mins

Total Time3 hrs 40 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Garlic Lemon Butter Artichokes

Servings:

Calories: 77kcal

Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients

3 artichokes medium or 2 large
1/4 tsp salt to taste
1/4 tsp pepper to taste
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 lemon juiced
1/4 cup butter
1 cup water

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Trim the artichokes: Cut the bottoms off the artichokes so they sit flat.
Cut the very tops off the artichokes (see notes)
Add the artichokes to the slow cooker.
Sprinkle over with salt and pepper, then add the garlic.
Squeeze over the lemon juice.
Cut the butter into slices and place on top of the artichokes.
Add the water to the bottom of the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
Serve with melted butter (or mayonnaise if that's your thing).

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Notes

See my photos for cutting the tops; I did about a half inch. If you have a hard time getting the artichokes to fit, peel off a few off the leaves and that should allow them all to fit nicely.

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