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Preserved Pickled Lemons

Preserved Pickled Lemons Recipe a vintage fragrant Moroccan staple condiment with floral notes. Adds an intense lemon and a slight fermented flavor.
Course Condiment
Cuisine African, Moroccan
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Boiling water 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 1kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

1 Canning Jar
1 Electric Tea Kettle

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 whole lemons or other citrus
  • 1 whole juiced lemon
  • 5 tsp pink salt
  • 1/4 cup of water or more if necessary

Add additional citrus flavors.

Instructions

  • First, sterilize an 8 oz. canning jar.
  • Second, boil water.
  • Cut lemons in half.
    1 1/2 whole lemons
  • Finally, juice the remaining lemon.
  • Next, place a tsp of salt in the bottom of the canning jar.
    5 tsp pink salt
  • Squeeze a small amount of juice into the bottom of the jar.
  • Finally, place the lemon cut side down.
  • Place another tsp of salt on top of the lemon.
  • Repeat until the lemons are all used.
  • Next, place another tsp of salt down on top of the lemon.
  • Lastly, pour in the lemon juice and boiling water until the lemons are covered.
    1/4 cup of water or more if necessary, 1 whole juiced lemon
  • Screw lid on.
  • Shake it.
  • Rotate the jar upside down to the right side up several times a day.
  • Finally, after 3 days refrigerate.
  • Let sit three weeks before using it.
  • Lasts up to six months in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 24.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0 g 0 %
Saturated Fat 0 g 0 %
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0 %
Sodium 99 mg 4 %
Potassium 6 mg 0 %
Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0 %
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 %
Sugars 0 g  
Protein 0 g 0 %
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 1 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 24servings | Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg