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Preserved Lemons
Ingredients
  • 8 to 12 lemons
  • 20% Kosher salt (by weight of the lemons)
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  • subheading: Optional:
  • Peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2% sugar (by weight)
Steps
  1. Cut tops off lemons and quarter them, leaving quarters connected at the bottom.
  2. Stuff each with salt and sugar, if using, and pack into preserving container.
  3. Include peppercorns and bay leaves.
  4. Muddle jar to release juice
  5. Cover loosely, label, and let rest at room temperature for 3 weeks.
Notes
  • This is a salt preserve, not a fermentation.
 

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