Preserved lemon

Addictive condiment that goes with anything and is super easy to make at home.

Preserved lemon is a traditional North African condiment where its sour and salty flavor is adds a distinct flavor to classic tagines, roast chickens and other meals.

Add a burst of tangy flavor to your dishes with preserved lemons! This guide shows how to incorporate preserved lemons into a variety of recipes, from hearty Moroccan tagines to zesty salad dressings. Whether you’re creating DIY preserved lemon pasta or using them as a flavor enhancer for sauces and marinades, these little citrus gems are a kitchen game changer.

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A quick and salty solution for preserved lemons. Traditional preserved lemons, a staple of Moroccan cuisine, are a great example of the transformative powers of salt and time. Whole lemons are slit open with a knife, packed with salt, and then stored for weeks to ferment (this is another example of lacto-fermentation, the process responsible for our Fermented Beets and Beet Kvass). They’re a great pantry item to have in the fridge, ready to be used in stews, vinaigrettes, and sauces. But…

Ground cinnamon, fennel seed, coriander and pepper add to the intense lemony pulp and satin-like peels of these Moroccan preserved lemons.

Make this simple and delicious Preserved Lemons Recipe to add a unique salty sour flavor to dishes. Often used in Moroccan cooking.

Have more lemons that you know what to do with?

Preserved lemon vinaigrette is like adding sunshine to your salad. This recipe is easy to make and a great way to use your preserved lemons.