Preserved Lemons in Olive Oil

Submitted by Ambervim

"Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia use this every day."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 Jar

ingredients

• 2 meyer lemons, each cut into 8 wedges
• 1⁄3 cup salt
• 1⁄2 cup lemon juice, fresh
• extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Toss the lemon with the salt and place in a canning jar.
2. Cover the lemons with lemon juice and screw the lid (plastic ok) on and leave the jar at room temp for a week.
3. Shake it occasionally.
4. After a week, pour olive oil to cover.
5. Use the lemons for up 1 year, storing in fridge.