Preserved Lemons

Time

Cook 5 min

Difficulty

easy

1. 1

   Blanch 6 lemons in boiling water 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut lemons into 8 wedges each and discard seeds.

   5 min
2. 2

   Toss with salt in a bowl and pack into jar. Squeeze enough juice from remaining lemons to measure 1 cup.

3. 3

   Add enough juice to cover lemons and cover jar with lid. Let stand at room temperature, shaking gently once a day, 5 days.

4. 4

   Add oil and chill. Preserved lemons keep, chilled, up to 1 year.

Notes and swaps

Allergens

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