Salt-Preserved Lemons

Use limes, kumquats (only a week to cure), and other sour citrus as well. And make sure that the spices you use are freshly bought.

Do not make these in small quantities; give some away as presents. Keep for up to 3 months in the refrigerator. To use, squeeze the juice from the lemon back into the jar, remove the seeds, and chop the whole thing.