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Preserved Salted Lemons
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AndreaPreserved Salted Lemons
I brought a jar of preserved lemons sometime ago and loved using them, that when I ran out of them I decided to make my own.
Cooking instructions
* Step 1
Cut the ends off each lemon.
* Step 2
Slice the lemons into quarters. Cut about 3/4 of the way down keeping the base of the lemons intact. You can cut the lemons how ever you like.
* Step 3
Sprinkle the middle of the lemons with the salt then layer the lemons in a jar.
* Step 4
Sprinkle some more salt over the lemons, then using a wooden spoon mash the salt and lemons together, squeezing some of the juices out of the lemons.
* Step 5
Continue to layer the salt and lemons until the jar is filled, mashing the lemons, squeezing them down as you go along. Add the dried chillies as well if using
* Step 6
With an extra 2/3 lemons squeeze the juices into the jar. And last layer sprinkle with salt.
* Step 7
Make sure all the lemons are covered with the brine.
* Step 8
Seal the jar tight, and ferment at room temperature in a cool dry place for 6-8 weeks prior to using.
* Step 9
Can be kept for up to 2 years.
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