Preserved Lemons

Total Time
15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2lemons, thinly sliced
  • 1tablespoon sugar
  • 1teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2cups water
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

49 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 14 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 760 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine all of the ingredients in a small saute pan. Simmer over medium heat until the lemons are soft, about 15 minutes. Cool the lemons in the liquid overnight and then drain, discarding the liquid.

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What do you do with the lemons then? Do you put in a sealed jar or what? There is only step one to this recipe.

Look up “preserved lemon” recipes. NYT has one preserved lemon chicken. That would be a good place to start. And lots of other great dishes could use it.


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