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Preserved Lemons

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    2

    one quart jars
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Better From Scratch: Delicious DIY Foods to Start Making at Home (Williams-Sonoma)

By Ivy Manning

Published 2014

  • About

A staple in the pantries of the middle east and north africa, preserved lemons are a lemon lover’s dream. Roast them with chicken, chop them up and add to dips and vinaigrettes, or toss in warm pasta dishes. This same technique can be used to make preserved limes.

Ingredients

  • Lemons, 10 firm, slightly underripe, preferably Meyer
  • Kosher salt, 12 tablespoons (4

Method

Have ready 2 sterilized jars and their lids.

In a large nonreactive saucepan, bring 3 qt (3 l) water to a boil. Meanwhile, scrub each lemon thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or wax. Add the lemons to the water, return to a boil, and cook until softened, 3–4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool.

Cut each lemon lengthwise into quarters, l

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