Comments on put up or shut up !: GLAMOROUS PRESERVED LEMONS

I only heard about preserved lemons at a cocktail ...

2010-12-31T21:05:46.559-08:00

I only heard about preserved lemons at a cocktail party recently. Afterwards, I rushed home to Google a recipe and stumbled upon your site. I also prefer the brined and have been brining every Meyers lemon in sight since that time and now have a whole cupboard-full! They are delicious in everything. Thanks for the wonderful post.

Now: onto conquering tagines!

I halved the recipe but my lemons must have been f...

2010-04-30T19:45:01.968-07:00

I halved the recipe but my lemons must have been freakishly large because I didn't have any room for brine after squeezing them into the jars. They created a lot of juice. I had to quickly sterilize two more jars to have room for the lemons and the brine. The brine mixture gave off the lovliest aroma! I might boil that combination of spices again just for the experience.

Marti, I'm blushing, thank you for the lovely ...

2010-01-15T10:30:04.754-08:00

Marti,
I'm blushing, thank you for the lovely comment!

I really like your photograph. Preserved lemons a...

2010-01-15T09:39:28.566-08:00

I really like your photograph. Preserved lemons are not the most attractive of subjects (especially after a month or so, when they turn pale and a little slimy!), but you have succeeded in making them look just delicious.

Juno (South Africa)

Wow. My hard drive died four days ago. I lost ...

2010-01-14T21:44:05.315-08:00

Wow.

My hard drive died four days ago. I lost all my "saved" food blogs full of recipes that I wanted to try.

I got the hard drive replaced and started looking around for blogs and stumble into this place??

I hadda start a whole new folder to save your page under. I LOVE THIS BLOG! Genuine voice, great ideas, CA sunshine and a touch of sophistication in "pucker power" fashion!

*sigh*

Dear Jody, I would not be concerned about this. P...

2009-10-06T15:10:55.809-07:00

Dear Jody,

I would not be concerned about this. Preserved lemons are really a pickle,not a preserve. The salt and the acid from the lemon juice act as preservatives. You did not get a seal because not all the contents of the jar (the lemons) were heated. As long as your lemons are completely submerged in the brine you should be good, a seal is not necessary. Keep them refrigerated after opening.
I hope this answers all your questions.
nina

I did the brined method, two quart jars. Topped t...

2009-10-06T05:43:45.520-07:00

I did the brined method, two quart jars. Topped them off with olive oil with about a 1/2 inch headspace. The jar lids pinged as they cooled. I put them on a shelf in the basement with the rest of my canned goods for about a month.

I just checked them and the lids have pushed out a little, did this happen to you?

Laura, These do not need a water bath. The acid (...

2009-09-07T17:02:22.660-07:00

Laura,

These do not need a water bath. The acid (from the lemons) and the salt are preservatives. After opening they should be refrigerated and will keep for up to six months.
nina

Nina, do you put these through a water bath, or is...

2009-09-07T14:31:40.005-07:00

Nina, do you put these through a water bath, or is that not necessary?

Laura

sounds good , i'm going to try this

2009-05-12T17:12:00.000-07:00

sounds good , i'm going to try this