Preserved Lemons

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 8 fresh organic lemons (scrubbed)
• 1/2 cup coarse sea salt
• fresh lemon juice (as needed)

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Slice each lemon lengthwise from the top into quarters, but do not cut all the way through (leave connected at the stem end).

2. 2

   Pack 1 tbsp of coarse salt inside each open lemon.

3. 3

   Place lemons inside a sterilized wide-mouth glass jar, pressing down firmly so they release their juices.

4. 4

   Pour in extra fresh lemon juice if needed to fully submerge the lemons. Seal tightly.

5. 5

   Store in a cool, dark cupboard for 4-5 weeks, shaking the jar occasionally. Once cured, the rinds will be soft, glossy, and intensely aromatic.