Saffron Preserved Lemons

"Saffron brings an earthy flavor and golden orange color. Example use: 2 chopped slices mixed into 2 cups cooked basmati rice."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
5
Yields:
1 Cup
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine salt and saffron. Place one lemon slice in bottom of wide mouth 2 cup jar. Sprinkle a dash more salt mix. Repeat layers with remaining lemon slices and salt mix. Cover and let stand at room temp 3 days.
  • After 3 days, press the lemon slices down with a spoon. Pour juice and oil over them.
  • Place something one them that will weigh them down.
  • Cover and let stand at room temp 5 days.
  • Can be stored at room temp up to a month, refrigerated up to 6 months.

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As I am in South Florida, I have many edible fruits and perennial veggies in my yard. So, I like to cook with them.
 
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