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!
This versatile condiment is one of the best go-to secret ingredients you can have on hand. It will make salads sing, give pasta that je ne sais quoi and flood your taste buds in a salty lemonade. A must make!
Preserved lemons are the darlings of citrus season. They're the perfect counterpoint to a dreary winter's day, adding bright flavors to slow cooked dishes like beans & grains, braised meats, salads & sweets. And they're fabulous in a martini.
This is a great food preservation 101 post on curing salmon in salt to create glorious Gravlax. Pirate Jeni shares the process, the history of gravlax, & instructions to make your own aquavit (a Scandinavian flavored spirit caraway/lemon/dill).
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.
