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France Authentic home cooking from France, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad France as Citrons confits au sel
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Salt-Preserved Lemons

Les petits plats du Prince
Les petits plats du Prince @petitsplatsduprince
Gers- France

I love North African cuisine and its amazing tagines. My father is of Pied-Noir descent, so I enjoy all the fragrant dishes of the Maghreb. Preserved lemon is an essential ingredient for these dishes, so it's worth making your own.

To prepare these preserved lemons, you'll need to salt them with coarse salt first...

I love North African cuisine and its amazing tagines. My father is of Pied-Noir descent, so I enjoy all the fragrant dishes of the Maghreb. Preserved lemon is an essential ingredient for these dishes, so it's worth making your own.

To prepare these preserved lemons, you'll need to salt them with coarse salt first...

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Salt-Preserved Lemons

Les petits plats du Prince
Les petits plats du Prince @petitsplatsduprince
Gers- France

I love North African cuisine and its amazing tagines. My father is of Pied-Noir descent, so I enjoy all the fragrant dishes of the Maghreb. Preserved lemon is an essential ingredient for these dishes, so it's worth making your own.

To prepare these preserved lemons, you'll need to salt them with coarse salt first...

I love North African cuisine and its amazing tagines. My father is of Pied-Noir descent, so I enjoy all the fragrant dishes of the Maghreb. Preserved lemon is an essential ingredient for these dishes, so it's worth making your own.

To prepare these preserved lemons, you'll need to salt them with coarse salt first...

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Ingredients

24 hours
Serves 4 servings
  • 2unwaxed lemons
  • 1 sprigfresh rosemary
  • 1bay leaf
  • 2 cupsoil (about 500 ml)
  • 2 1/4 poundscoarse salt (about 1 kg)
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24 hours
  1. 1

    Cut the lemons into quarters, but do not cut all the way through so the pieces stay attached. Spread a layer of coarse salt in a container, then sprinkle salt between each lemon slice. Let the lemons rest in the salt overnight.

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  2. 2

    The next day:

    Wipe the lemons dry and place them in a clean jar.

    Add the rosemary and bay leaf.

    Completely cover with oil.

    Let sit for at least 2 months.

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  3. 3

    The lemons will release their juice and the oil will slowly become infused with flavor. Don't throw away the oil when the jar is empty—it’s great for seasoning salads or fish!

  4. 4

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Les petits plats du Prince @petitsplatsduprince
Published in the US on April 15, 2026 14:02
Gers- France
Sabine, 59 ans, je vis dans le Gers, région s'il en est réputée pour sa gastronomie : foies gras, magrets, croustade, armagnac... nous sommes vraiment gâtés !Cuisinière passionnée, je profite, tout au long de l'année, des produits de saison pour préparer recettes traditionnelles, conserves ou recettes du monde.J'allie ainsi plusieurs de mes passions : la cuisine, les voyages, la photographie...et ma gourmandise !J'aime faire partager mes passions, certains viendront goûter mes petits plats, d'autres ne verront que mes recettes et mes photos, mais pour tous je vous souhaite un joli moment en ma compagnie.Retrouvez l'intégralité de mes recettes sur le blog : https://www.lespetitsplatsduprince.comsuivez moi sur ma page Fb : https://www.facebook.com/lespetitsplatsduprince/et toutes mes photos sur mon compte Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lespetitsplatsduprince/
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