Five-Day Preserved Lemons

Directions

1. 1
   Make incisions in lemon peel at 1-inch intervals ?
2. 2
   do not cut into flesh.
3. 3
   Place lemons in heavily salted water, to cover, in stainless pot and bring to a boil.
4. 4
   Reduce heat and simmer until peel is soft.
5. 5
   Drain and save cooking liquid.
6. 6
   Put blanched lemons into canning jars or ceramic containers.
7. 7
   Cover with cooling liquid and lemon juice, if necessary.
8. 8
   To each 2 quart (or larger) jar add cinnamon sticks, coriander seed, black peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves.
9. 9
   Let sit for 5 days to develop flavor ?
10. 10
    turn upside down each day to distribute spices.
11. 11
    It is very important to cover lemons with liquid ?
12. 12
    push them down with a spoon to release juice, then add cooking liquid or fresh lemon juice to cover if necessary.