Preserved Lemons

Step 1: Cut a small slice from the end of each of the 8 lemons so they can stand upright and then cut each lemon lengthwise into quarters, cutting to but not through the opposite end. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon kosher salt into each lemon. Place the lemons in a bowl and sprinkle with the remaining kosher salt, juice , water and olive oil. Let stand, partially covered, at room temperature for 2 days, stirring occasionally and pressing to extract juice form lemons.

Step 2: Cover, refrigerate for 3 weeks; stirring occasional and pressing to extract juice from lemons.

Step 3: Rinse the lemons the remove the seeds and white pith; chop the peel. Place chopped peel in a bowl and cover and refrigerate for up to 6 months.