PRESERVED LEMONS MY WAY ENJOY DAN:

                     PRESERVED LEMONS MY WAY by CHEF DAN:

          Makes 1 quart

INGREDIENTS:

6 lemons

1/4-cup kosher salt

2 cups fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoons multi-color peppercorns

1 teaspoons cumin seeds

1/2-teaspoon coriander seeds

1/2-teaspoon cardamom seeds

1/2-teaspoon fennel seeds

1/4-teaspoon anise seeds

¼-teaspoon kalonji seeds

1/4-teaspoon black mustard seeds

3/4-cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Quarter each lemon lengthwise so that it stays attached by about 1/2-inch at the stem end.

2.   Transfer to a sterilized 1-quaart Mason jar, add all ingredients, except olive oil

3.   Seal with tight fitting lid and seat tightly.

4.   Leave on the counter for 1 week, turning daily.

5.   Top the jar off with olive oil to cover lemons.

6.   This will keep in the refrigerator for 4 months.

TO USE:

1.   Pull the lemon pulp from the peel, and scrape out the pith to leave only the yellow rind.

2.   Julienne, and add to your favorite dish for a lemon Zing.

ENJOY DAN:                              SING SONGS AND PLANT LEMON TREES!!