Citrons Confits Express Quick Preserved Lemons Food

CITRONS CONFITS EXPRESS (QUICK PRESERVED LEMONS)

Steps:

• Mix lemons wedges, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, lemon juice, and salt together in a microwave-safe container.
• Cook in the microwave for 10 minutes, stirring at 2-minute intervals to prevent spills.
• Pour the mixture into a sterilized, airtight jar. Let stand for 24 hours before using.

PRESERVED LEMONS (CITRONS CONFITS)

Steps:

• Slice each lemon to obtain nice rounds and put in a big bowl.
• Put the lemon juice, obtained by the slicing, aside in the refrigerator.
• Sprinkle coarse salt over the lemon slices, toss to mix well, cover with a clean cloth and let to marinate for about 10 to 12 hours.
• When the timing is over, rinse thoroughly, dry well and pack the lemon slices in sterilized jars.
• Distribute the lemon juice, kept in the refrigerator, equally in each jar filled with lemon slices.
• Cover with olive oil. It is of the utmost importance that the lemon slices are all covered by the oil.
• The preserved lemons prepared this way are ready to use after 2 weeks.

MOROCCAN PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Scrub lemons thoroughly under cold running water. Cut each lemon into quarters, but do not cut all the way through the top, so that the lemon still holds together.
• Rub lemons generously with salt inside and out and along all the cuts. Place them in a large sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add lukewarm water to cover; the lemons should be fully immersed. Screw on the lid and let cure for 1 month in a dark, dry, and cool place.

PRESERVED LEMONS

Steps:

• Toss the lemon slices in kosher salt to coat, and place them into a sterile 2 quart glass jar. Pour in the lemon juice, cover tightly, and let stand on the counter for 1 week. Turn the jar over daily. At the end of the week, top the jar off with enough olive oil to cover the lemons. This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
• To use, pull the lemon pulp from the peel, and scrape out the pith to leave only the yellow rind. Julienne, and add to your favorite dish for a lemony zing.