Preserved Lemons
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4.9
165 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
24 d
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Total Time
24 d 10 mins
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Servings
18
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Calories
005 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Moroccan
Preserved Lemons
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Super easy to make and the possibilities are endless! See the blog post for delicious ways to put these amazing preserved lemons to to use.
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Ingredients
- 3 Meyer lemons , or Eureka, Lisbon, etc, organic recommended per pint-sized jar
- 5-6 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt (regular table salt contains iodine which will turn the lemons gray)
- An extra lemon for juicing
- Water that has been boiled and cooled sterile
Instructions
- Note: you can make however many preserved lemons you like, but roughly 3 will fit per pint-sized jar.Thoroughly clean the lemons. Organic is recommended. If you can't find organic, let the lemons sit in some vinegar water for a few minutes, then rinse.Trim the nubs off both ends of each lemon. Quarter each lemon, slicing them down just over 3/4 of the way to leave the slices attached at the end.Put one teaspoon of salt into the cavity of each lemon.Place one teaspoon salt into the bottom of the jar. Put a lemon in the jar, cut-side down, pressing firmly to squish out the lemon juice. Put a teaspoon of salt on top of the lemon. Firmly press the second lemon down on top of the first lemon. Repeat with the third lemon, pressing down firmly. Add a teaspoon of salt on top of the lemon.The jar should be at least halfway full with lemon juice. If needed, squeeze some additional lemon juice into the jar to bring it to the halfway point. Don't waste that lemon; slice it and stuff the slices into the jar. Pour the boiled/cooled water into the jar to fill it to the top.Screw the lid on and let it sit at room temperature for 3 days, shaking it and rotating the jar upside-down/right-side up a few times per day. After 3 days transfer the jars to the refrigerator and let them sit for at least 3 weeks before using. Stored in the fridge, they will keep for at least 6 months (see note).
Notes
- * In most countries preserved lemons are not stored in the refrigerator, they're simply kept in a cool, dark place. But they will keep longer in the fridge. * Whatever dish you use them in, discard the pulp (it's the peel that is used) and thoroughly wash the peel to remove excess salt.
- * Using other citrus: You can also make preserved limes, oranges, grapefruit and kumquats! The process is identical but because high acidity is required for proper preservation you will still need to top off the jars with lemon juice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
0.05kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
0.02g
(0%)
Protein
0.002g
(0%)
Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Sodium
646mg
(27%)
Potassium
0.4mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.004g
(0%)
Sugar
0.004g
(0%)
Vitamin A
0.04IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
0.4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.01mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 005 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 0.05kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.02g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.002g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 646mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.004g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.004g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0.04IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.01mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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