Moroccan Preserved Lemons

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    quart
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Lemons (A Country Garden Cookbook)

By Christopher Idone

Published 1995

  • About

Preserved lemons are a classic addition to many Moroccan dishes. The preserving process takes about three weeks, so make a big batch and keep on hand.

Ingredients

  • 6 to 8 lemons
  • Kosher salt
  • Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, cr

Method

Cut the lemons in half lengthwise and cut each half into quarters. Remove the visible pits and generously coat the lemon pieces in kosher salt. Set on a pastry rack to drain. Set aside for 24 hours—they will become soft and limp.

Pat the lemon pieces with a clean kitchen towel and arrange in layers in a sterilized glass jar. Lightly sprinkle each layer with a little paprika, crushed pep