Preserved Lemons

Serves: 4

Jailyn Upton

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

51

Sweetness

46

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4

Lemons

2 cup

Sugar

7 tbsps

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Using a paring knife, deeply score lengthwise 4 times, leaving lemons intact

2

Boil 4 scrubbed lemons until softened, 10-12 minutes

3

Transfer lemons to a bowl of ice water

4

Reserve cooking liquid

5

Whisk 2/3 cup sugar, 7 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 clove, and 3 cups hot cooking liquid in a bowl

6

Transfer lemons to a 1-quart heatproof jar and add brine

7

Cover and chill at least 2 weeks

8

Boil 4 scrubbed lemons until softened, 10-12 minutes

9

Transfer lemons to a bowl of ice water

10

Reserve cooking liquid

11

Using a paring knife, deeply score lengthwise 4 times, leaving lemons intact

12

Whisk 2/3 cup sugar, 7 tablespoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 clove, and 3 cups hot cooking liquid in a bowl

13

Transfer lemons to a 1-quart heatproof jar and add brine

14

Cover and chill at least 2 weeks