Preserved Lemons

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Ingredients

  • 4 large lemons, cut into 8 wedges each
  • 3/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Toss the lemon slices in kosher salt to coat, and place them into a sterile 2 quart glass jar. Pour in the lemon juice, cover tightly, and let stand on the counter for 1 week. Turn the jar over daily. At the end of the week, top the jar off with enough olive oil to cover the lemons. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
  2. To use, pull the lemon pulp from the peel, and scrape out the pith to leave only the yellow rind. Julienne, and add to your favorite dish for a lemony zing.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

252 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.6g 1% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 7.7g 3% DV
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9698.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 211mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Calcium 24.5mg 2% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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