1. Moroccan Preserved Lemons

By pattie_d

Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes.

The lemon is believed to have originated in China or India, where it has been grown for about 2,500 years.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. kosher salt
• 8-10 lemons
• Juice of one lemon
• Sterilized quart-size glass jar
• Meyer Lemons would be great . Can also use limes, oranges
• Tip
• Your lemon will be segmented, but still attached at one end.
• Tip
• Any lemon will work for preserving, but the delicate flavor of Meyer lemons makes them perfect for this process.

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Pour salt into jar
Pour the kosher salt into the bottom of the jar.

Step 2: Cut lemon up
Cut one end off of the lemon. Then make a vertical cut down the center, from the cut end to the bottom of the lemon. Do not cut through the middle of the lemon, or else it will separate. Repeat 3 more times.

Step 3: Spoon salt on lemon; Spoon more salt all over the lemon, including between each segment.

Step 4: Stuff lemon into jar> Stuff the lemon into the jar. Repeat the process, filling the jar with lemons.

Step 5:
Top off with juice
Top off the jar with lemon juice and then seal the jar. Shake it up and store it in your refrigerator.
Step 6
Let sit before using
Turn the jar over every few days to distribute the salt. Allow the lemons at least three weeks to cure before serving.

Step 7: Serve.
Remove a lemon, rinse off the salt, and serve it with Moroccan and Middle Eastern dishes or as a yummy addition to pesto. Be creative with your culinary adventures and be prepared for friends to ask your secret.