Fresh Artichokes with Lemon Butter Sauce Chet's Crock Recipes: Courtesy of Anse F. 2 large Fresh artichokes 6 cups Hot water 4 small Lemons, thinly sliced With sharp knife, slice about 1 inch off the top of each artichoke; cut off stem near base. With scissors, trim about 1/2 inch off the top of each leaf. With sharp knife, halve each artichoke vertically; then scoop out and discard the fuzzy center of choke. Place artichoke halves in your crock pot; add hot water and lemon slices. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hrs. or until done. Drain and serve with Lemon Butter Sauce, as below. Lemon Butter Sauce 1/3 cup Butter, melted 3 tbsp. Lemon juice 1/4 tsp. Seasoned salt Combine all ingredients.