Quick Preserved Lemon

Preserved lemon is an ingredient often used in Moroccan cooking.  It traditional takes weeks to make and lasts quite a while.  This recipe is a short-cut to give you a similar flavor, but in about an hour.  It only lasts a week in the refrigerator, but you can make a lot or a little.  Did I say it just takes an hour?

Just simply put the ingredients into a saucepan and simmer!

Ingredients

• 1 large lemon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt

Directions

1. Combine ingredients in a small skillet over medium high heat; stir to dissolve salt.
2. Cover, reduce heat to low, simmer until lemon slices are nearly tender (peel will appear translucent), about 10 minutes.
3. Cool; store in the refrigerator up to one week.