OVERNIGHT PRESERVED LEMONS

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Make and share this Overnight Preserved Lemons recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Moroccan

Time 12h30m

Yield 6 lemons

Number Of Ingredients 2

12 large lemons, scrubbed
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Juice 6 of the lemons and set the juice aside.
  • Partially quarter each of the remaining lemons so they stay together at the stem end.
  • Pack about 2 t salt into the center of each lemon, re-form the lemons and place in a large zip-lock plastic bag.
  • Cover the lemons halfway with salt. Add the reserved juice.
  • Pack the lemons tightly in the bag, squeeze out any air and close the bag.
  • Freeze overnight.
  • Remove the lemons from the freezer, defrost and use for cooking.
  • Pack any unused lemons tightly into a mason jar, adding lemon juice and enough salt to cover the lemons.
  • Refrigerate until using. (She says they keep for 6 months, most recipes say 1 year).
  • Rinse off the salt and proceed with cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6.5, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 10.2, Protein 2.6

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