How to Make Lemon Pickles - Plus Benefits and Uses of Preserved Lemons

Preserved lemons, also known as “lemon pickles,” are lemons fermented in a mixture of their own juices and salt to help preserve them well past their peak season. In an age where fresh fruits are available year-round, you may wonder why it’s worth going through the trouble. The answer is simple: Preserved lemons are easy to make, remain shelf-stable for up to a year, and introduce a novel, exotic flavor profile that you can add to almost any dish.
How to Make Preserved Lemons
Yield: 1 quart.
Ingredients:
• 8 Fresh Lemons
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup salt, divided
Optional Spice Mixture:
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cloves
• 5 to 6 coriander seeds
• 3 to 4 black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
Instructions
1. Sterilize a quart-sized canning jar.
2. Slice off the ends of each lemon, and then cut an “X” into each lemon’s body, leaving about ½ inch of lemon still connected at the bottom.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the bottom of the canning jar, and then add one teaspoon of salt into the center “X” of 1 of the lemons. Place the salted lemon in the jar.
4. Repeat this process with each lemon until the jar is half-full.
5. If you’re going to use the optional spices, add them to the jar at this point.
6. Finish salting and adding the rest of the lemons to the jar.
7. When the jar is full, add another teaspoon of salt on top of the lemons, and then push the lemons down with a wooden spoon, squeezing out as much juice as possible.
8. Make sure the jar is completely full of submerged lemons; it’s important that the lemons are completely covered in lemon juice, so squeeze in the juice of more lemons if need be (never use water).
9. Cap with a lid to keep air out, and give the jar a good shake to distribute the spices. You’ll want to shake the jar every few days to distribute the salt and spices.
10. Let ferment in a cool, dark location, such as a root cellar or basement, for 4 to 6 weeks.
Store preserved lemons in the refrigerator or in a cool, dry location for up to a year. To use, simply grab one and rinse off the salt.
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How to Make Lemon Pickles - Plus Benefits and Uses of Preserved Lemons

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