written by Summer Poulson, sous chef
Meyer lemons are lovely and in season from November to March. Preserving them now is a great way to keep them around for months! You can add these to anything that could benefit from a lemony kick, like chicken noodle soup, baked fish or chicken, braised lamb, and roasted potatoes… but really, I add them to everything.
Preserved Lemons
Makes one jar
- 3-4 large lemons or 6-8 Meyer lemons
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- One 16-ounce mason jar with lid
Juice one lemon, being careful to remove the seeds. Cut the remaining lemons into wedges (leave the peel on) and remove the seeds. Toss the wedges with the lemon juice and salt, coating thoroughly.
Put the lemon mixture into a mason jar, pressing into the jar as tightly as possible. Make sure the lemons are completely covered with juice and salt before you put on the lid.
Keep the jar on the counter for one week, and shake it every couple of days. After a week, the peel will be translucent and the lemons are ready to use. Transfer the jar to the refrigerator and they will keep for months!