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Preserved Lemons

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Ingredients

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8 ripe lemons
1 cup plus coarse salt (kosher)
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
olive oil i normally skip this (optional)

Nutritional information

35.9
Calories
3 g
Calories From Fat
0.4 g
Total Fat
0.1 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
25152mg
Sodium
11.5 g
Carbs
3 g
Dietary Fiber
3.3 g
Sugars
1.2 g
Protein
878g
Serving Size (g)
1
Serving Size

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Preserved Lemons

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    For those Moroccan dishes. Optional Safi Mixture: 1 cinnamon stick 3 cloves 5 to 6 coriander seeds 3 to 4 black peppercorns 1 bay leaf can be added in between layers of lemons.The addition of olive oil to act as a sealant on top of the lemons but is not necessary.

    • 30 min
    • Serves 3
    • Easy

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    Preserved Lemons,For those Moroccan dishes. Optional Safi Mixture: 1 cinnamon stick 3 cloves 5 to 6 coriander seeds 3 to 4 black peppercorns 1 bay leaf can be added in between layers of lemons.The addition of olive oil to act as a sealant on top of the lemons but is not necessary.,Thank you Rita for a very easy recipe. I obviously can’t review the taste of them yet. But I’m certain I will really enjoy having these preserved lemons because I absolutely love salted lemons and eat fresh slices sprinkled with salt often. Made for ZWT #6 – 2010


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Scrub Thin Skinned Unblemished Lemons and Dry Well.

    2
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    Cut Each Into 8 Wedges.

    3
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    Toss With a Generous Amount of Salt and Packing Tightly in Sterilized Glass 1/2-Pint Jars With a Glass or Plastic-Coated Lid.

    4
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    Pour in Fresh Lemon Juice to Make Sure the Lemons Are Well Covered.

    5
    Done

    the First Week Rotate Jars Shaking Jar Each Day to Distribute Salt and Juice.

    6
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    Then Place in a Dark Spot For 2 Weeks Before Using.

    7
    Done

    to Use, Rinse the Lemons, as Needed, Under Running Water, Removing and Discarding the Pulp, and Excess Salt If Desired.

    8
    Done

    Add to Mediterranean Salads, Sliced Lemons to Chicken, Lamb or Fish 1/2 Way Through Cooking, Add Coarsely Minced Lemon to Rice Water, Couscous, or Any Grain Water Before Adding the Grains.

    9
    Done

    There Is No Need to Refrigerate After Opening.

    10
    Done

    Preserved Lemons Will Keep Up to a Year, and the Pickling Juice Can Be Used Two or Three Times Over the Course of a Year.

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