Preserved lemons

Source : Wash And Dry The Lemonsfrom Top To Bottom Cut Into Quarters But Not All The Way Through Pack The Slits With Salt Squeeze Top And Bottom The Slit Will ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : April 1, 2026

Step:

  1. Wash and dry the lemons

  2. From top to bottom cut into quarters, but not all the way through.

    Preserved lemons recipe step 2 photo
  3. Pack the slits with salt. Squeeze top and bottom the slit will open then pour in salt Put each whole lemon into jar and fill with lemon juice, and 2 tablespoonfuls of salt.

    Preserved lemons recipe step 3 photo
  4. Put lid on the jar store in the refrigerator or a cool dark place for one month. After a month you open it the self life is 1 year refrigerate after opening.

  5. I have a chicken recipe that goes with this so in one month, Lord willing, I will make it.

    https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/363361-tagine-style-chicken-with-preserved-lemons


Ingredients

  1. 3 large lemons
  2. 1 large sterilized jar I used a pickle jar 46 ounce
  3. 1 salt
  4. 2 tbsp salt
  5. 1 lemon juice about one and a half pints

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