Cured Lemons Recipe

Preserved lemons are a popular ingredient in moroccan and north african cooking and are often used in tagines made with lamb and vegetables. They are pickled in their own juices, along with salt and sugar, offering a strong, lemon flavor to a variety of dishes. Many recipes for preserved lemons call for using whole lemons, which can take weeks, but this version uses thin slices of the citrus meaning they'll be ready in just a few days. The lemon slices are cured in salt and sugar, creating a very interesting and versatile preserve. Try to use as thin-skinned lemons as possible, and standard eureka lemons will work better than the much sweeter meyer lemons.