Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Once you make your own preserved lemons, you will find you use them in EVERYTHING! They add a spark of interest to any dip, quiche, salad, dressing, etc. Try it with Meyer lemons!
Preserved Lemons, the secret ingredient to many Middle Eastern dishes, are easily made at home in a brine of salt and lemon juice. Add in the optional spices for an extra kick.
Homemade preserved lemons are easy to make, far better than any you can buy in a store, and go well with anything from soups and stews to salads and seafood.
This is a recipe for preserved meyer lemons, which is a key ingredient in many North African and Indian dishes. It's also a great way to preserve winter citrus!
