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Preserved Lemons

Preserved Lemons are simple to make and lend a depth of flavour to all kinds of marinades, tagines, casseroles, couscous dishes, salads and sauces. They're a key ingredient in many Moroccan and Middle Eastern meals. Freezing the lemons first breaks down their cell structure, which speeds up the preserving process. Watch me making them here. 

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Preserved Lemons

Annabel Langbein Preserved Lemons Recipe
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Preserved Lemons
2 lemons 2 heaped tsp salt juice of 1 lemon 1 bay leaf grapeseed or similar neutral oil

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Prep time:
15 mins + freezing time + pickling time
Cook time:
Nil
Makes:
1 jar
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 heaped tsp salt
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • grapeseed or similar neutral oil

Scrub the lemons well and slice them lengthwise into sixths. Freeze the lemon slices on a tray until rigid. Sterilise a medium jar and its metal lid. Take the lemons out of the freezer and pack them into the clean jar. Add the salt and lemon juice and the bay leaf. Cover with oil.

The pickled lemons will be ready in about a week but will improve over several months. Once you open the jar, you'll need to keep it in the fridge. To use the lemons, scoop out and discard the lemon flesh, then thinly slice the rinds.

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7 comments

How do people use the preserved lemons? Can you use it when the recipe ask for lemon zest etc?
mlav August 10, 2019
Hi it says a medium jar, please define a medium jar. Many thanks
TerrySmith September 29, 2018
Best and easiest version of preserving lemons I've tried - thank you :o)
sarah.morgannz September 07, 2015
I loved your lemon curd recipe, the one with eggwhites, that I saw on Free range show and I can't find it on your website. I found it on other sites, but I am missing info, for how long can you preserve it. Love from piece of paradise...
tanjaslovenia May 21, 2015
Hi Do you have to freeze these 1st And what sort of salt thanks
Rowena52 August 11, 2014
Hi Laura - these keep for months in the fridge, as they are preserved in the salt.
Annabel Langbein July 27, 2014
I love this recipe - but once I open the jar, how long will they last/can I keep them in the fridge? Many Thanks :)
laurajolsen January 21, 2014
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