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Keeping Lemons Fresh All Year Round Without Refrigerating or Boiling
You’re not the only one who enjoys the tangy and delicious taste of fresh lemons, you also suffer from lemons spoiling before they have the chance to use them all. The good news is that there’s an easy way to keep your lemons fresh all year long without freezing or cooking them. Using this surprisingly simple and effective method will ensure that you always have fresh lemons on hand to use in your
recipes, teas or side dishes. This is the best way to achieve this. .
Step by step instructions:
1. Choose and prepare your lemons: Since you will generally be preserving lemons, you should start with fresh lemons whenever possible, organic lemons. Make sure your lemons are blemish-free, then wash and dry them thoroughly to remove any dirt and pesticides that may be present.
2. Clean your jar: It is important to use something clean to prevent germs from spoiling your lemon. Your glass jar and lid should be washed with hot soapy water and then rinsed thoroughly. You can further sterilize them by placing them in an oven preheated to 225 degrees Fahrenheit for ten minutes or by boiling them in water for a few minutes.
3. Prepare the lemons: Cut the lemons into quarters, but do not remove the seeds. This allows the lemons to open easily while also maintaining their shape. Use kosher or sea salt and squeeze well with lemon and salt. Salt acts as a buffer and removes fluid, resulting in a normal brain. Don’t be afraid to use it.
4. Put the lemons in a jar. Then put the salted lemons in a suitable jar. Seal the lemons in a jar to release the juices and make room for more lemons. You have the option of adding other flavors if you want, like some black pepper or bay leaves. Once the jar is full of lemons and the seeds are coated with lemon juice and salt, continue packing the lemons.
5. Cover and store: Once the jar is filled with ingredients, add some salt and close the lid tightly. The pot should be stored in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight. The lemons undergo a little fermentation over time, resulting in soft skins and the lemons retain their unique aroma and flavor.
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Usage Tips: To make lemons’ flavor pop, you can use canned lemons in a variety of ways, including dressings, marinades, cooking, and even adding them to dressings and results.
There is also the possibility of using less salty and acidic brine to improve the taste of soups and stews.
Preserving lemons in salt is not only an excellent way to prevent waste, but also gives a unique and refined taste to the dishes you prepare. This technique creates a unique product that is both useful and can bring the taste of fresh lemon to your palate whenever you need it. With this simple and effective way to store lemons,
