This is the second recipe for pickles,  we use here at Casa Dirty Boots to preserve lemons. It takes a little longer than the first recipe for preserving lemons.  None of the work is difficult though.  The lemons are finely sliced and can be used whole in dishes so you do save a little time and effort in the future!  No need to remove the flesh before eating.  And, as the end product is preserved in olive oil you get a virtually ready-made salad-dressing thrown in too. Olive Oil Pickled Lemons Recipe Wash the lemons well (ideally these should be […]

Yep, I’m still working my way through the supply of free citrus fruits. Each year I make two different batches of preserved or pickled lemons.  There are many preserved lemons recipes but I’ve whittled it down to two Casa Dirty Boots favorites! This one is pretty traditional and great for using in tagines or other Middle Eastern dishes.  Preserved lemons with chicken or lamb is always a firm favorite here. If you find yourself with a surplus this is very quick recipe to preserve lemons: Middle Eastern Preserved Lemons Recipe Wash the lemons (this should really be made with unwaxed […]