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Gluten Free Preserved Meyer Lemons

Ingredients
  

  • 36 Meyer Lemons (3 per jar)
  • 5 tbsp coarse sea salt
  • 12 fresh bay leaves
  • 4 cinnamon sticks broken into 3 pieces
  • 12 small dried red chili pods
  • 2 tbsp white peppercorns
  • 2 tbsp cardamon pods
  • 2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
  • 2 tbsp mustard seeds
  • large container of extra olive oil
  • 12 500ml canning jars

Instructions
 

  • Scrub the lemons well.
  • Then, cut each lemon into 4 wedges from the blossom end, but not through, to the stem end.
  • This will allow the wedges to remain intact.
  • Arrange the lemons in a glass bowl.
  • Gently spread the wedges apart and heavily sprinkle each lemon with sea salt.
  • Tightly cover the dish with plastic wrap and set aside in a cool place for 24 hours.
  • To prepare the jars: wash them in hot soapy water and then rinse.
  • I find the easiest is to wash them in the dishwasher as it will keep the jars hot until ready to use.
  • Next, drain the juice from the lemons.
  • In a small bowl mix the peppercorns, cardamon pods, fenugreek seeds and the mustard seeds.
  • Put 3 Meyer lemons in each jar as well a bay leaf, piece of cinnamon, a chili pod and a small portion of the seasonings.
  • Fill the jars with olive oil, while making sure the lemons are covered by at least a 1/2 inch of oil.
  • Wipe jars clean and cover with lids.
  • Store in a cool dark place for at least 2 weeks.
  • Lemons should last 6 months if kept cool.
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