Preserved Lemons Recipe

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS

6 medium lemons

¼ cup kosher salt

2 cups fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. whole black peppercorns

1 tsp. cumin seeds

½ tsp. coriander seeds

½ tsp. nigella seeds

¼ tsp. fenugreek seeds

8 whole allspice berries

1 stick cinnamon

1 bay leaf

Preparation

INSTRUCTIONS Quarter each lemon lengthwise so that it stays attached by about ½" at the stem end. Place lemons in a bowl and stuff with the salt. Transfer lemons to a sterilized 1-qt. glass jar and add the lemon juice, peppercorns, cumin, coriander, nigella, and fenugreek seeds, allspice, cinnamon, and bay leaf; seal with a tight-fitting lid and set aside in a dark place, shaking jar every other day or so, until lemons are soft, about 1 month. Refrigerate after opening, and use within 2 weeks.