An unusual appetizer: a recipe for preserved lemons in oil

Preservation in oil has long been used in the Middle East. We offer you to cook spicy preserved lemons in oil. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 6 months and make a great appetizer.

Ingredients:

Lemon - 6 pcs.

Salt - 3 tbsp.

Spices for 1 jar 0.5 l

Bay leaf - 1 pc.

Cloves - 3 pcs.

Black pepper, peas - 6 pcs.

Dried hot red pepper - 1 pc.

Olive oil - to taste

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Method of preparation:

1. Cut the lemon into slices and put in a bowl with salt and mix.

2. Leave overnight, put in a colander the next day and leave to drain for 2 hours, shaking occasionally.

3. Put the lemons in the jars, add  spices and fill with oil to the top.

4. Close the lids and leave in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

We also recommend paying attention to the recipe for tomatoes in jars without vinegar.

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