Pickled Lemons/Achard Limon

lemons

salt

💰Cheaper: kosher salt

Kosher salt is less expensive and has a coarser texture.

vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often cheaper and adds a different flavor.

spices

Wash lemons thoroughly under cold water

Cut lemons into quarters, leaving them attached at one end

Sprinkle salt generously over the cut lemons

Pack salted lemons tightly into a clean jar

Add spices and garlic between layers of lemons

Pour vinegar over the lemons until fully submerged

Seal the jar tightly and shake gently to mix

Store in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks

Shake the jar every few days to redistribute the salt

After 2 weeks, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary

Refrigerate after opening and use within 6 months

Cooking Techniques

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