SIMPLE PRESERVED LEMONS

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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

2 1/2-3 lbs lemons (10 to 12)
2/3 cup coarse salt
1/4 cup olive oil

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

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