Preserved Lemons

Directions

1. 1
   Blanch 6 lemons in boiling water 5 minutes.
2. 2
   When cool enough to handle, cut lemons into 8 wedges each and discard seeds.
3. 3
   Toss with salt in a bowl and pack into jar.
4. 4
   Squeeze enough juice from remaining lemons to measure 1 cup.
5. 5
   Add enough juice to cover lemons and cover jar with lid.
6. 6
   Let stand at room temperature, shaking gently once a day, 5 days.
7. 7
   Add oil and chill.
8. 8
   Preserved lemons keep, chilled, up to 1 year.