Preserved lemons

Name: Preserved lemons
Ingredients: 6 sprigs thyme; 3 dried bay leaves, crumbled; extra-virgin olive oil, to cover; 6 lemons or bush lemons (when available); 3 tablespoons salt

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Wild Weed Pie

By Janni Kyritsis and Roberta Muir

Published 2006

About

This recipe is an ideal use for bush lemons, since their skin is less bitter than that of conventional lemons. I use Preserved Lemons in many ways - cut into salads, grilled and served with meats and fish, and, of course, when cooking lamb.

Ingredients

6 lemons or bush lemons (when available)
3 tablespoons salt
3 dried ba

Preserve
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Place lemons in a saucepan, cover with boiling water, place a weight on top to submerge the lemons and leave overnight. Next day, drain lemons and cover with cold water. Set aside for 2 days, changing the water 4 times a day.

Cut lemons into very thin slices, discarding the ends. Sprinkle with salt and refrigerate, covered, for a day, turning once. Next day, place lemons and the salty l