- 4 large whole artichokes, top 1 inch and stems removed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, cloves peeled and crushed
- kosher salt
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place artichokes stem-side down in a bowl and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Slightly separate the artichoke leaves with your hands.
- Insert a knife blade into the center of each artichoke to create a garlic clove-size space.
- Drizzle each artichoke with olive oil.
- Press 1 clove of garlic into the center of each artichoke and season with salt.
- Tightly wrap each artichoke twice with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Place in baking dish and bake in the preheated oven until sizzling, about 1 hour 20 minutes