Zesty Preserved Lemons: Flavor Magic!
Preserved lemons: master this essential condiment for a burst of tangy, salty flavor. Elevate your cooking with this simple, versatile ingredient.
Ingredients
- 6 whole lemons, divided
- ½-1 cup fine sea salt or Kosher salt
- Fresh lemon juice
- Clean one-quart glass jar
- Paring knife
- Medium bowl
Instructions
- Wash lemons and pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
- Trim u00bc inch from each end of 4 lemons, reserving 2 for later juicing.
- Stand each trimmed lemon upright and make two perpendicular cuts, stopping just before cutting all the way through to create quarters.
- Remove all seeds from the cut lemons.
- In a medium bowl, sprinkle u00bd cup salt over the lemons, rubbing it into all surfaces. Add more salt as needed to coat liberally.
- Transfer the salted lemons and any remaining salt to a clean one-quart glass jar, pressing down to pack them tightly.
- Pour fresh lemon juice over the lemons until they are fully submerged in the jar.
- Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 3-4 days, then refrigerate for at least 3 weeks before using.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.