Moroccan preserved
lemons (5-day method)
It takes approximately 3-4 weeks to make the true Moroccan preserved lemons that
will keep refrigerated for 6-12 months. The recipe below yields almost identical
results and is much faster but the fruit dos not keep that long. If you want to make the "real" thing, scroll down for another recipe, please.
With a razor blade, make 8 fine 2" (5cm)- long incisions around
the peel of each lemon to be used. Do not cut deeper than the membrane that
protects the pulp. Place the incised lemons in a stainless-steel saucepan with
plenty of water and 1TBSP salt per lemon to cover and boil until the peels
become very soft. Place in a clean jar, cover with cooled cooking liquor, and
leave to pickle for approximately 5 days.
Moroccan Preserved Lemons (1-month method...the best)
5 organic lemons bowl
1/4 C salt or more sterile
jar
Optional but highly recommended
1 cinnamon stick
3-5 cloves
3-5 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
Additional freshly squeezed lemon juice

