moroccan preserved lemons

How To Make moroccan preserved lemons

• Step 1
  Sterilize a one quart wide mouth mason jar and set aside.
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  Step 2
  Using a very sharp chef's knife,the lemons but do not cut all the way through. Leave lemon quarters connected at one end. If you look at the picture with this step, you can see that the quartered lemon remains joined at one end.
• Step 3
  Open each quartered lemon taking care to not separate completely and sprinkle each quartered lemon liberally with salt and squeeze back into shape.
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  Step 4
  Using a wooden spoon, pack the lemons into the jar, sprinkling with remaining salt between each lemon. Add more salt if needed. Press each lemon down firmly with the spoon to release the juice.
• Step 5
  If the juice does not complete cover the lemons, add more FRESH SQUEEZED lemon juice until it does. Make sure there is plenty of space at the top of the jar before sealing. I have found that five lemons works best.
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  Step 6
  Close tightly and set in a warm, dark spot. Leave for 30 days, shaking and turning every day or two to redistribute the lemon brine.
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  Step 7
  After 30 days, your lemons will be ready. To use, remove a lemon with a wooden spoon (DO NOT EVER STICK YOUR FINGERS IN THE JAR). Rinse the lemon under cold water and cut away and discard the pulp. The brine can also be used as a flavoring in soups, sauces etc. (it's really good!)
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  Step 8
  Your lemons will keep for up to one year stored in a cool dark place. No need to refrigerate.
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