Preserved lemons
Ingredients
- 10-12 lemons
- 1 cup coarse salt
- 3 bay leaf per jar
- Lemon juice
Method
- Sterilise jar (without lid) by microwaving on high for 1 minute.
- Cut lemons into quarters, not all the way through so it stays intact.
- Fill cuts in lemon with salt.
- Place lemons in jar, packing them in firmly.
- Sprinkle extra sea salt in jar.
- Add bay leaves.
- Pour over juice from lemons until all completely covered.
- Secure jar and store in a cool and dark location for 6 weeks before use.
- To use, wash and cut away lemon flesh or use as is if you like it salty and tangy.
Page Last Reviewed: 17 Aug 2021