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Free Healthy Recipe - Preserved Lemons

Dairy free, Gluten free, Wheat Free

Copyright John Paul Urizar
www.johnpaulurizar.com.au

These are a wonderful condiment to add to fish, salads and savoury grain dishes. They can of course be purchased but it's quite fun making your own. Once opened store in the fridge for up to 6 months. Try using limes instead for a seasonal change.
The number of lemons you need will depend on their size and how much juice they yield but the recipe below will give you an approximate guide.
Lemons with thicker skins are the best to use and once opened store them in the fridge and use the rind only.

Ingredients
1 cup sea salt
24 organic lemons some to preserve, the remainder for fresh juice
8 pieces cinnamon stick
4 sterilised jars (500ml)
Method

Thoroughly wash and sterilise the jar by placing it on a baking tray in the oven at a very low heat (120C) for 5 - 7 minutes.

Place 2 tsp of salt into each jar. Select 12 of the most unblemished lemons and scrub them in warm water with an abrasive cloth to remove the wax. Juice the remaining lemons.
Cut the washed 12 lemons into quarters lengthways and across the flesh without breaking the skin. In a large bowl rub the salt into the skin and mix well with your hands. Pack the lemons, skin side facing down and fill each jar with the juice ensuring that the lemons are all covered. Add the cinnamon, bay leaves and peppercorns and fasten the lid.
Store the jars in a cool cupboard and turn them each week. The lemons will be ready to eat in 6 - 8 weeks, when the skin is soft.

Not : home grown lemons don't need to be scrubbed so hard. Use rubber gloves to protect your hands if you have small cuts.
Use in:
Moroccan Cous Cous
Root vegetable salad
Baked Snapper
Moonfish with cucumber and lemon salsa

Prep Time: 6-8 weeks
Cooking Time: nil
Ready in: 6-8 weeks


Suitable for:
Dinner, Lunch, Sauce/Condiment
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