Pickled Lemons -

Pickled Lemons

Method

Scrub lemons well and slice them. Sprinkle the slices generously with salt and leave for at least 24 hours on a large plate set at an angle or in a collander. They will become soft and limp, and lose their bitterness.

Arrange the slices in layers in a glass jar, sprinkling a little paprika between each layer. (Note, as paprika is late-period at best, you might want to experiment with other spices - coriander, cinnamon, etc.)

Cover with corn or nut oil. Sometimes olive oil is used, but its taste is rather strong and may slightly overpower the lemons. Close the jar tightly. After about 3 weeks, the lemons will be ready to eat.

Related food category:

• Basic Recipe