PRESERVED LEMONS (OR LIMES)
Steps:
- 1 - Wash lemons well, scrubbing with a toothbrush if you think they are waxed. 2 - Dry the lemons well. I put them on a tea towel in the sun for a couple of hours. 3 - Cut the lemons, in quarters, or eights or as I do - first lengthwise in quarters, then in 1/4" slices. Save all the juice you can, and remove all the pips you can. 4 - Measure the cut lemons into a large clean, dry ceramic or stainless steel bowl. For every 2 cups of sliced lemon sprinkle with a heaped tablespoonful of fine sea salt. Mix well, Add in any reserved lemon juice from the cutting, cover and leave on the counter for about 6 to 8 hours, stirring the mixture every hour or so. Check the bowl. The salt should have dissolved completely, and drawn out the juice from the lemons, and there should be the lemony juices in the bottom half of the bowl. If there is not enough liquid - juice some lemons and add the juice to the lemon slices in the bowl. 5 - Now add in the optional ingredients if you are going to add them. Quantities according to taste.Per 2 cups eg - smoked salt - about a teaspoonful. Cracked pepper - 1 to 2 tsp, chilli and/or ginger slices - up to 1/4 cup of each. (These are just guidelines.)Mix well. 6 - Divide the salted lemon slices into jars, adding an equal amount of juice into each. 7 - Clean the mouth of the jar, and cover with strech wrap before covering with a lid. Clean the outside of the jar. 8 - Place the jars in a sunny area and leave in the sun for about a week, shaking the jar well at least 2 times a day. The lemons are ready to eat in a week. This will keep for a year or more as the salt acts as a preservative. The older this preserve gets - the darker it gets - you will end up with a darkish brown preserve of lemon slices in a salty jelly after about 6 months.
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Arif Adnan
[email protected]These preserved lemons are a great way to add a unique flavor to your dishes. I especially love using them in tagines and stews.
Minu Akther
[email protected]I love the versatility of preserved lemons. I use them in everything from savory dishes to sweet desserts.
David Hamatowe
[email protected]These preserved lemons are a great way to use up lemons that are about to go bad. They're also a great way to add some extra flavor to your dishes.
alex Roon
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for preserved lemons for years and it never disappoints. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
Keysha Petty
[email protected]These preserved lemons are a great way to add a unique flavor to your dishes. I especially love using them in fish and chicken dishes.
Whitney Fehr
[email protected]I love the bright, tangy flavor of these preserved lemons. They're the perfect addition to my favorite Middle Eastern dishes.
Amanda Stuart
[email protected]These preserved lemons are delicious! I used them in a chicken tagine and the flavor was amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.
Devona Prewitt
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my preserved lemons turned out great. They're a bit salty, but that's to be expected. I can't wait to use them in my next recipe.
bugby
[email protected]These preserved lemons are a great way to add a pop of flavor to your dishes. I love using them in salads, dressings, and marinades.
kidimbu nzokulekako
[email protected]I've been making preserved lemons for years and this recipe is by far the best. The lemons come out perfectly every time.
Fatma Qassim
[email protected]These preserved lemons are a great way to add a unique flavor to your dishes. I especially love using them in tagines and stews.
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[email protected]I love the versatility of preserved lemons. I use them in everything from savory dishes to sweet desserts.
Theresa rollins
[email protected]These preserved lemons are a great way to use up lemons that are about to go bad. They're also a great way to add some extra flavor to your dishes.
DESIRE JAMAL TITU
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for preserved lemons for years and it never fails. They're always a hit with my family and friends.
luqman saad
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my preserved lemons turned out perfectly. They're so delicious, I can't wait to use them in my next recipe.
Ren heshmaty
[email protected]These preserved lemons are a great way to add a pop of flavor to your cooking. I especially love using them in fish and chicken dishes.
Kasiba Shakul
[email protected]I've never had preserved lemons before, but I'm definitely a fan now. They're so easy to make, and they add a delicious burst of flavor to my dishes.
DxnnyDaking
[email protected]I love the tangy, salty flavor of these preserved lemons. They're the perfect addition to my favorite Moroccan dishes.
Kayed Kayed
[email protected]These preserved lemons are a revelation! They add such a unique and complex flavor to my dishes. I've used them in everything from tagines to salads to cocktails, and they always elevate the dish.