Rinse the artichokes under cold water
Trim the stem, if needed
Cut off the top inch of the artichoke
Snip the sharp tips of the outer leaves, if desired
Fill a large pot with water
Add salt and lemon juice to the water
Bring the water to a boil
Place the artichokes in the pot
Reduce to a simmer
Cover the pot
Boil until the leaves pull off easily and the base is tender
Remove the artichokes from the pot
Drain upside down
Serve warm