PRESERVED FRESH LEMONS
I always have at least one jar of preserved lemons made & ready to use; I use them extensively, especially in Tagines and Maghreb, (North African) cuisine. They are also wonderful when diced very finely and added to a whole chicken, or lamb for roasting. Just a small amount can enhance all types of daube, stew, casserole or crock-pot cooking. These are very easy to make & add a splash of colour to your pantry. DO try use unwaxed and untreated lemons wherever possible.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lemon
Time P30DT30m
Yield 1 2 Litre Jar
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak the lemons in water for 2 to 3 days, changing the water 2 - 3 times, once a day.
- Pat the lemons dry and quarter them from the top to just above the bottom, about 1/2" - leaving them in one piece.
- Open up the lemons slightly, and sprinkle the sea salt onto the cut flesh - reshape them afterwards, so they look whole again.
- Place half the remaining salt in the bottom of a large Sterilising jar; I use 1.5 litre Kilner jar for this amount.
- Pack the lemons in and add the bay leaf and spices amongst the lemons.
- Add the remaining salt & press down to release the lemon juice from the lemons.
- Pour over the lemon juice - it's difficult to say exactly how much, but the last time I made these, I used about 500mls of unsweetened lemon juice; and in the past, I have used between 6 & 8 fresh lemons, squeezed - depending on the juiciness & size of lemons!
- Seal and leave for at least one month; these will last up to 6-10 months in ideal conditions, dark & cool.
- When you come to use the lemons, make sure you rinse them thoroughly beforehand.
- IDEAS: Chop them up finely and add to baked fish dishes; put a whole lemon in to the cavity of a chicken to roast - take it out when cooked, and chop up finely and add to any gravy or sauce; Cut into quarters and add to tagines & stews; finely dice a lemon and add to sauces and stocks for stews & crockpot recipes -- the list is endless!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 48473.2, Carbohydrate 63.4, Fiber 18.3, Sugar 16.1, Protein 7
PRESERVED LEMONS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Cut the lemons into sixths, lengthwise, sprinkle with the salt and place in a non-corrosive dish (glass is good). Cover the lemons with water and cook in the oven for 3 hours. Allow to cool and then refrigerate.
PRESERVED LEMONS
Preserving with salt has been a common method for storing vegetables past their season for centuries, and preserved lemons have long been a staple of Arab Mediterranean cuisines. There are different methods for making preserved lemons. Some recipes call for spices such as cinnamon, cloves, peppercorn and bay leaves. The Indian version of these pickled lemons uses an abundance of seasonings, including fenugreek seeds and turmeric. My recipe relies primarily on salt and sugar, so the fruit's bright flavor shines through. (A couple of sprigs of oregano gives them a Mediterranean bent). The preserving process is easy to do at home. Once the lemons are ready, I use them in classic Moroccan tagines, salad dressings and sandwiches, as well as marinades and stews. And since the rind is tender and completely edible, the whole lemon can be used.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time P28DT15m
Yield 10 preserved lemons
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Wash 10 of the lemons thoroughly and dry them completely (reserve the remaining 3 to 4 lemons for juicing). Cut off about 1/4 inch from the tip of the 10 lemons, then cut them almost all the way into quarters, keeping the ends attached.
- Mix the sugar and 3/4 cup salt in a small bowl. Gently open each quartered lemon, use a small spoon to fill it with the salt mixture and close it back up. Place the lemons and remaining salt mixture in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to overnight. After this time, the lemons will have released some of their juices and become squishy.
- Transfer the salted lemons and oregano if using to a sterilized quart glass jar with tight lid, pressing them tightly into the jar; you want as little space between the lemons as possible. Squeeze enough juice from the reserved lemons (about 3/4 cup) to fill the jar with lemon juice. You may need more or less juice, depending on the size of the lemons.
- Refrigerate the lemons, turning the jar upside down every few days and then placing it back in the refrigerator right-side up, until the rinds are soft, 3 to 4 weeks. You can keep the preserved lemons in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
PRESERVED LEMONS
For those Moroccan dishes. Optional Safi Mixture: 1 cinnamon stick 3 cloves 5 to 6 coriander seeds 3 to 4 black peppercorns 1 bay leaf can be added in between layers of lemons.The addition of olive oil to act as a sealant on top of the lemons but is not necessary.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lemon
Time 10m
Yield 4 1/2 pint jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Scrub thin skinned unblemished lemons and dry well.
- Cut each into 8 wedges.
- Toss with a generous amount of salt and Packing tightly in sterilized glass 1/2-pint jars with a glass or plastic-coated lid.
- Pour in Fresh lemon juice to make sure the lemons are well covered.
- The first week rotate jars shaking jar each day to distribute salt and juice.
- Then place in a dark spot for 2 weeks before using.
- To use, rinse the lemons, as needed, under running water, removing and discarding the pulp, and excess salt if desired.
- Add to Mediterranean salads, sliced lemons to chicken, lamb or fish 1/2 way through cooking, add coarsely minced lemon to rice water, couscous, or any grain water before adding the grains.
- There is no need to refrigerate after opening.
- Preserved lemons will keep up to a year, and the pickling juice can be used two or three times over the course of a year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.9, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 25152, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.2
PRESERVED LEMONS AND LIMES
This variation on a Moroccan compote adds a fresh note to chicken, pork or oily fish like bass, bluefish, tuna and swordfish, when rubbed in about an hour before grilling. To avoid a bitter taste, wipe excess off before grilling. Spoon fresh preserved lemon and lime over the grilled food before serving. It also makes a fine compliment to olives in a couscous, pasta or rice salad.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories condiments, dips and spreads, project
Time 10m
Yield About two cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and drop in the lemons and limes. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Combine the salt and lemon juice and pour a little in the bottom of a glass jar. Add the lemons and limes to the jar and pour in the remaining salt mixture. Seal tightly. Let stand for seven days, shaking the jar each day to redistribute the salt mixture. Rinse the salt off the lemons and limes before using.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 95, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 791 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
PRESERVED LEMONS
This is Paula Wolfert's original recipe from her 1973 book "Couscous and Other Good Food From Morocco," but I leave out the warm spices like cinnamon and cardamom so that the flavors are adaptable. The brightness of this pickle has lately elbowed its way out of Morocco's tagines. New York chefs add the minced peel to salads and garnish fried seafood with it; the cured-lemon flavor is particularly friendly to salmon, carrots, olives, parsley and potatoes. The lemony brine is great in a bloody mary.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories condiments
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Scrub 3 to 5 organic lemons, enough to fit snugly in a medium jar with a tight-fitting lid (have 2 to 4 more ready on the side). Slice each lemon from the top to within 1/2 inch of the bottom, almost cutting them into quarters but leaving them attached at one end. Rub kosher salt over the cut surfaces, then reshape the fruit. Cover the bottom of the jar with more kosher salt. Fit all the cut lemons in, breaking them apart if necessary. Sprinkle salt on each layer.
- Press the lemons down to release their juices. Add to the jar the peppercorns and bay leaves, then squeeze the additional lemons into the jar until juice covers everything.
- Close the jar and let ripen at cool room temperature, shaking the jar every day for 3 to 4 weeks, or until the rinds are tender to the bite. Then store it in the refrigerator.
- To use, remove a piece of lemon and rinse it. (Add more fresh lemons to the brine as you use them up.) The minced rind is added at the very end of cooking or used raw; the pulp can be added to a simmering pot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 612 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SIMPLE PRESERVED LEMONS
This is an adaptation of Paula Wolfert's quick method, made even faster by blanching the lemons first. We love it in all kinds of salads and as a low-fat alternative to olives.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Fruit
Time P5DT5m
Yield 48 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Blanch 6 lemons in boiling water 5 minutes.
- When cool enough to handle, cut lemons into 8 wedges each and discard seeds.
- Toss with salt in a bowl and pack into jar.
- Squeeze enough juice from remaining lemons to measure 1 cup.
- Add enough juice to cover lemons and cover jar with lid.
- Let stand at room temperature, shaking gently once a day, 5 days.
- Add oil and chill.
- Preserved lemons keep, chilled, up to 1 year.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1580.2, Carbohydrate 2.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 0.3
QUICK PRESERVED LEMON
Make and share this Quick Preserved Lemon recipe from Food.com.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Lemon
Time 1h
Yield 12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in a small skillet over medium high heat; stir to dissolve salt.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, simmer until lemon slices are nearly tender (peel will appear translucent), about 10 minutes.
- Cool; store in the refrigerator up to one week.
PRESERVED LEMONS
I found this on the internet per recipe request. It looks so interesting I'm going to make these soon. Let me know if you do first.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Fruit
Time P30DT10m
Yield 5 preserved lemons
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Quarter each lemon from top to 1/2 inch from bottom.
- Sprinkle with salt on exposed flesh and reshape fruit.
- Place 1 T of salt in the bottom of a sterilized one pint mason jar.
- Pack in the lemons, pushing down with addition and layering remaining salt and spices along the way.
- Press lemons down to release their juices.
- Add FRESH lemon juice to cover lemons if needed, leaving some head space.
- Top with a sterile lid, and shake jar well.
- Shake jar once every day, for 30 days, and then you're ready to use.
- Note---if you see a"lacy" white substance clinging to the lemon's don't worry, it's not harmful.
- You need to rinse your lemons anyway before using to remove the salty brine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 16.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 5659.8, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 0.6
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