Preserved lemons
For this recipe, the lemons are sliced first (this makes them easier to use later), then salted to drain off the juice before being bottled in herb-flavoured olive oil.
These preserved lemons can be used in all sorts of dishes, especially with fish and poultry.
These preserved lemons can be used in all sorts of dishes, especially with fish and poultry.
Last modified on: December 2nd 2012
Keywords for this recipe:LemonOlive oilSeasoningSaltPreservationFor 1 jar, you will need:
- 1
1 kg lemon - 2
200 g coarse salt - 3
500 ml olive oil - 4
1 bayleaf - 5
thyme - 6
rosemary - 7
1 teaspoon peppercorns - Total weight: 1,706 grams
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Start to finish |
|---|---|
| 12 hours 36 min. | 12 hours 36 min. |
At what time:
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at ... ?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at ... ? - Work this out...
Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Wash 1 kg lemon.
As the peel will be left on, it is important to use organic lemons, or to scrub each lemon thoroughly at least.
As the peel will be left on, it is important to use organic lemons, or to scrub each lemon thoroughly at least.
Stage 2 - 8 min.
Trim off both ends of each lemon, then slice them. Use a mandolin if you have one; it's ideal for this job.
Stage 3 - 10 min.
Spread a fine layer of coarse salt in a large dish, lay lemon slices flat in the bottom, then scatter more salt over.
Stage 4 - 12 hours
Stage 5
The next day you will see that the lemons have given off juice, but that the salt has not completely dissolved.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Remove the remaining salt from each lemon slice with a brush...
Stage 7 - 5 min.
...and pack them into a jar.
Slip sprigs of your chosen herbs and peppercorns in between the slices as you go.
Slip sprigs of your chosen herbs and peppercorns in between the slices as you go.
Stage 8 - 3 min.
Cover completely with olive oil.
Stage 9
Seal the jar and leave for 3 months.
Stage 10
After this, the lemons will be preserved by the oil and you can begin to use them as and when you need.
Stage 11
It is worth noting that the oil in the jar will take on the flavour and you can use this as well. For example, it makes an amazing french dressing (vinaigrette)
Remarks
You can use any herbs you like or have to hand. Similarly, the quantities of salt and oil are simply for guidance. If you take out some of the oil, be sure not to leave the lemons in the jar uncovered, or they will turn mouldy.
You can scald the herbs before using them, as in the herb olive oil recipe.
You can scald the herbs before using them, as in the herb olive oil recipe.
Keeping
Several months.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 4,900 Kcal or 20,515 Kj | 10 gr | 90 gr | 500 gr |
| 245 % | 4 % | 8 % | 76 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 287 Kcal or 1,202 Kj | 1 gr | 5 gr | 29 gr |
| 14 % | <1 % | <1 % | 4 % |
| Per jar | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 4,900 Kcal or 20,515 Kj | 10 gr | 90 gr | 500 gr |
| 245 % | 4 % | 8 % | 76 % |
How much will it cost?
Some recipes that use this recipe
Fish fillet with preserved lemons
A thick fish fillet stuffed with slices of preserved lemon - crispy on the outside and tender inside.
99K4.3 36 min.
Source
Home made.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Lemon: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Fish terrine with spinach and tomatoes, Amandier (gluten-free almond cake), Paella, Pear sorbet, Quince paste, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Flamiche, Scallops with green asparagus tips and parmesan, Paella, Veal Marengo, Rice with spring greens, ... All |
 | Coarse salt: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Fish in a salt crust, Pickled gherkins, How to cook pasta properly, Foie gras cured in salt, How to prepare spinach, ... All |
 | Peppercorns: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Feta in olive oil with herbs, Home-made chilli oil, Herb olive oil, Red mixed pickle, Salmon marinated like herring, ... All |
Other recipes you may also like
Pear tart with almond cream
This is a very quick and easy tart to make, as everything (or almost) can be done in advance. A piece of sweetcrust pastry, some almond cream and pears? You have "everything you need".334K4.3 1 hour 14 min. March 17th 2011
Finger biscuits
These small biscuits, that look a bit like savoy biscuits, are delicious alone or with Champagne, but are also the base for charlottes or Tiramisu.311K5 50 min. July 30th 2021
Macarons (the original French macaroons)
This recipe really is "of the moment": the success of these small, highly-coloured cakes, in an infinite variety of flavours, is impressive. It's a recipe which needs some care, in order to produce a result worthy of a professional pastrychef. No problem, I will guide you through the recipe,...1.5M 714.6 2 hours 38 min. October 3rd 2019
Bouquet garni
Used very frequently in French cuisine, a secret of French chefs, it adds flavour to a lot of recipes, and it's easy to prepare. The basic principle is to make a small bundle of herbs, bind them in green leek leaves and to tie it up, so that the whole thing can be removed and discarded easily after...377K3.5 12 min. March 21th 2017
Tartiflette
A personal version of a classic recipe from Savoy.544K 14.6 1 hour 27 min. September 16th 2019
News list of cooking-ez.com
Sign up to receive the latest recipes (next batch due to be sent on 2022-07-10)
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Post your comment or question
Your 1 comments or questions on this recipe
- I would love to try making these, jh. They would make great gifts too! Thanks for sharing...I'm going on holiday to visit my daughter for the holidays. Just in case I don't "see" you before then, Merry Christmas to you and yours!!! LouisePosted by Louise december 4th 2012 at 20:45 (n° 1)
Follow this recipe (as 2 people already do)
If you are interested in this recipe, you can "follow" it, by entering your email address here. You will then receive a notification immediately each time the recipe is modified or a new comment is added. Please note that you will need to confirm this following.
Note: We'll never share your e-mail address with anyone else.
Alternatively: you can subscribe to the mailing list of cooling-ez.com , you will receive a e-mail for each new recipe published on the site.