How long to cook globe artichokes: 25–40 min boiled, 30–45 min steamed, 8–10 min in the microwave and 10–15 min in a pressure cooker. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
Cut off the stalk and the top 2 cm, snip the spiky leaf tips and rub cut parts with lemon.
How to tell it’s done
A leaf from the middle pulls out easily and a knife slides into the base.
Questions
How long to boil globe artichokes?
25–40 min simmering in salted water with lemon. Weigh them down with a plate; small ones take 20 minutes.
How long to steam globe artichokes?
30–45 min over simmering water. Stem side up.
How long to microwave globe artichokes?
8–10 min on full power, covered. One artichoke, upside down in a bowl with 3 tablespoons of water.
How long to cook globe artichokes in a pressure cooker?
10–15 min on high pressure. On a trivet with 250 ml water; quick release.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.