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Preserved Lemons

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We love using preserved lemons in the BA kitchen, and Philip Krajeck's recipe makes the best we've ever tasted. They take 10 minutes to prep and need only two weeks to cure. Sure, you can buy preserved lemons at specialty stores, but when the end result is this good, we say make your own.

Cooks' Note

This recipe easily doubles or triples, and the lemons will keep up to a month. Use one big jar, or pack the lemons into several smaller ones. We can't think of a better hostess gift.

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