How to Preserve Lemons | The Mediterranean Dish

INGREDIENTS:
🔹 8 large lemons
🔹 ½ cup Kosher salt
🔹 2 tablespoons of sugar
🔹 2 tablespoons pepper corns
🔹 4 to 5 dry bay leaves
🔹 Fresh lemon juice of 7 to 8 lemons, (about 2 ½ cups of fresh lemon juice)

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00​​ Intro
0:36 Ingredients
1:00 The process
2:24 Prepping for overnight storing
3:35 Overnight storing
4:32 Prepping for long-term storage
5:46 Add some flavor
6:22 How long to store
7:03 How to use preserved lemons

[rhondascraftobsessions]

My doctor told me to try the Mediterranean and it has done wonders for me. I have been watching a lot of videos and you are now my muse/guru. 😊

[watrgrl]

❤❤❤Loved this! I adore lemons! I just started adding sliced lemons to the bottom of the roasting pan when I am roasting a chicken because they become a fantastic edible garnish or treat and add extra umami to your drippings for the best tasting gravy. I adore the flavors of Mediterranean dishes.

[kealohaborge]

Suzy the t shirt is cute and thanks for lemon information. I had been looking for a way to have my lemons last for my recipes ( instead of always purchasing new ones) and I ONLY TRUST & want your recipes ! 😘😁

[kimmccormick]

I made 2 jars of the lemons and one of limes today can’t wait to try them. Please could we have more pickle recipes please. I love yours recipes.thankyou

[NiravPatel-jsmo]

I have made this yesterday let’s see how it comes out after 30 days. Thanks

[angiepeevy]

where can I buy the tamper/masher like you have?

[danielletrejo]

This is fantastic!! How have I never known this?! I love lemons and sometimes can’t finish them before they go bad. I will be doing this immediately. Thank you for sharing Suzy!!

[daniellesallee]

Just watching your videos made my mouth water. Is the sugar really necessary or can I make them without it and if so, will they taste as good?
Thanks for your delicious recipes.

[carolyndaughton]

I'm so happy I found your channel! I love Mediterranean food. Can you please reply so I know how long I can store these lemons after the month long wait of pickling them? My neighbor generously gave me several large bags of the most delicious lemons I've ever tasted. I've made three batches of limoncello and still have more lemons to use. Thanks for your reply.

[sylviacarlson]

This looks doable Suzy. Thank you for this recipe!

[jeffpiper]

if u run out of juice can u top up with vinigar .. also ... the left over juice after using the preserved lemons, what can u use it for or is it to salty

[mistythompson]

I find myself only cooking your recipes. I searched your site a couple weeks ago and found this recipe. I had to insert a small drinking glass into my jar to keep my lemons submerged. I would love to try with honey or monkfruit. Praying they turn out.

[solvereadingproblemswithph]

This is also in your book, "The Mediterranean Dish", but the nice thing about preserving them is- how many lemons (and limes) turn rock hard before you get to use them, so (I) end up throwing them away?

[mallymakings]

Hi, Suzy, I was wondering if you could point me in the direction of how one can lose weight on a Mediterranean diet? I am super obese and so need help. Any advice gratefully received. Loving your content btw. Thank You. Love from England. xxx