Preserved Lemons (Citrons Confits)

1. 1

   Slice each lemon to obtain nice rounds and put in a big bowl.

2. 2

   Put the lemon juice, obtained by the slicing, aside in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   When the timing is over, rinse thoroughly, dry well and pack the lemon slices in sterilized jars.

5. 5

   Distribute the lemon juice, kept in the refrigerator, equally in each jar filled with lemon slices.

6. 6

   Cover with olive oil. It is of the utmost importance that the lemon slices are all covered by the oil.

7. 7

   The preserved lemons prepared this way are ready to use after 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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