Preserved limes recipes

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Indian Lime pickle made with lime preserved in vinegar and salt. The pickle has no addition of water making it last longer in the shelf.

Jamie Oliver's Preserved Lemons (or Limes)

This is a recipe I’ve adapted from one calling for pickling the limes in oil. I prefer this method as it leaves the limes with a more natural taste and without added oils. If you chose to do…

The small, round, green tangy fruit known as limes originated in South East Asia. Somehow they made their way to India, and Lime Pickle was born. Lime pickle is a spicy yet salty and tangy condiment that will add flavor to anything it touches. The key to making lime pickle the right way is keeping moisture away from the limes. This is not a traditional pickling recipe. The limes are not submerged in a brine. The limes are sprinkled with salt, which prevents mold and preserves the limes. Once…

In 2017, I participated in a “Food in Jars” challenge that was managed by cookbook author and food blogger, Marisa McClellan. I learned a lot made some fun things, and did a monthly blog post along the way. You can find all of them here, but I also did a Wrap-Up blog post about it… Read More »Salt-Preserved Limes

Cut up limes, add salt, wait. Boom, you have preserved limes. Now what?

Moroccan food has been a huge favorite of mine ever since I spent a couple of weeks wandering that spectacular country in the spring of 1973. The dishes I tasted there were so surprising to my palate--somehow managing to be simultaneously subtle and rich with mysterious, unidentifiable flavors. Since that time, I've learned a bit about those unusual flavoring agents, and how they're used in Moroccan cuisine. Among the staples in that flavor pantry, preserved lemons stand out, with a unique…

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