Lemon Pepper Seasoning
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
10 tbsp
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Calories
28 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Description
The Lemon Pepper Seasoning starts with the zests of small lemons, carefully separated from the pith for purity of flavor. These zests are dried slowly at a low oven temperature until brittle, which concentrates the lemon aroma and preserves it for storage. Whole black peppercorns are ground together with the dried zest to create a finely textured spice mix combining citrus brightness and piquant heat.
This seasoning lends itself well to seasoning meats, vegetables, and seafood, adding a fresh burst of lemon flavor paired with the pungency of black pepper. The drying process ensures the zest can be stored and used over time without losing potency or becoming bitter.
Patting the lemons dry before zesting helps reduce moisture, enabling even drying. Using a spice grinder yields the best texture and blending of flavors, ensuring the seasoning is easy to sprinkle and mix into dishes.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs lemon about 7 small lemons, plural
- 4 tbsp black peppercorns whole
Instructions
- Wash the rinds of the lemons, pat dry. Using a knife, remove the zest only and leave the pith.
- Place the pieces of lemon zest onto a baking sheet lined with a Silpat mat or parchment paper.
- Place in a preheated oven at the lowest temperature possible. My oven temperature was 170 degrees F.
- The lemon zest is ready when it 'snaps' into 2 pieces rather than bend. Approximately 3 hours.
- Once the lemon zest has cooled enough to comfortably handle, add it to the spice grinder along with the peppercorns and grind until smooth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10tbsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tbsp | |
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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