{"id":11242,"date":"2013-01-21T17:34:03","date_gmt":"2013-01-22T01:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/?p=11242"},"modified":"2013-01-24T14:09:26","modified_gmt":"2013-01-24T22:09:26","slug":"preserved-meyer-lemons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/preserved-meyer-lemons","title":{"rendered":"preserved Meyer lemons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02088.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02092.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02107.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-11255\" title=\"close up shot of Meyer lemon with salt and a glass jar ready to be preserved\" alt=\"close up shot of Meyer lemon with salt and a glass jar ready to be preserved\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02107-580x386.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"486\"><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02109.jpg\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>preserved Meyer lemons<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">makes 1 large <i>Le Parfait <\/i>jar (34 ounces)<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/chefmorganmeyerlemon.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-11251\" title=\"fresh lemons on a wood table\" alt=\"fresh lemons on a wood table\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/chefmorganmeyerlemon-333x500.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/chefmorganmeyerlemon-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/chefmorganmeyerlemon-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\">what you need:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">10-12 Meyer lemons<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #888888;\"> ~\u00bd cup kosher salt<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #888888;\"> fresh lemon juice (as needed)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #888888;\"> 1-2 bay leafs&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #888888;\"> 10 black peppercorns<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #888888;\"> French thyme or lavender (optional)&nbsp;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #888888;\"> 1-2 tablespoons olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><!--more--><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01982.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11245\" title=\"child's hand in glass jar\" alt=\"child's hand in glass jar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01982-580x500.jpg\" width=\"580\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01982-580x500.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC01982-348x300.jpg 348w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\">how to:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Quarter\/Salt Lemons. <\/span>Slice the lemons in half lengthwise but do not cut all the way through. Repeat with the halves so the lemon is cut into quarters (but still attached at the base). Remove exposed seeds. Pour salt along the flesh of the lemon quarters. Press the lemon back together and place in the jar. Repeat process with the other lemons until the jar is full. With clean hands, press the lemons down into the jar, releasing the juice. Add more lemons if necessary.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02092.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11254\" title=\"quartered lemons\" alt=\"quartered lemons\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02092-580x386.jpg\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02092-580x386.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02092-350x233.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Add Juice\/Seasoning. <\/span>Add peppercorns and bay leaf. Add additional lemon juice until the jar is full. Shake to combine the ingredients. Label the jar with the date you salted the lemons. Don\u2019t worry if the liquid is cloudy; it will clear as the lemon are preserved.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02138.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-11258\" title=\"quartered and salted lemons in glass jar\" alt=\"quartered and salted lemons in glass jar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02138-580x386.jpg\" width=\"680\" height=\"486\"><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02157.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11261\" title=\"quartered and salted lemons in glass jar\" alt=\"quartered and salted lemons in glass jar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02157-500x500.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02157-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02157-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02157-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02162.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11262\" title=\"quartered and salted lemons  with lemon juice in glass jar\" alt=\"quartered and salted lemons with lemon juice in glass jar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02162-500x500.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02162-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02162-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02162-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Store.<\/span> Store lemons in a cool, dry, dark place for 4-6 weeks. The lemons have been <i>preserved by the salt if the pith is no longer white (if the pith is still white, seal the jar and test the pith again later<\/i>). When the lemons are \u201cpreserved\u201d add the olive oil to the jar. They can be stored for up to 6 weeks (but once you open them, it is best to refrigerate them).&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02189.jpg\"><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11264\" title=\"storage tag\" alt=\"storage tag\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02189-580x287.jpg\" width=\"580\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02189-580x287.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02189-350x173.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Use.<\/span> To use the lemons, remove the lemons from the jar with a clean fork or spoon. Rinse the rind (to remove the salt) and pat dry with paper towels. Slice or julienne the rinds into the foods you choose to add them to. The flesh can be used (but is bitter).&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02180.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-11263\" title=\"quartered and salted lemons  with lemon juice in glass jar\" alt=\"quartered and salted lemons  with lemon juice in glass jar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02180-281x500.jpg\" width=\"281\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02180-281x500.jpg 281w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02180-168x300.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02205.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11265 alignright\" title=\"quartered and salted lemons  with lemon juice in glass jar with tag\" alt=\"quartered and salted lemons  with lemon juice in glass jar with tag\" src=\"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02205-333x500.jpg\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02205-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/DSC02205-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; preserved Meyer lemons &nbsp; &nbsp; makes 1 large Le Parfait jar (34 ounces) &nbsp; &nbsp; what you need: 10-12 Meyer lemons ~\u00bd cup kosher salt fresh lemon juice (as needed) 1-2 bay leafs&nbsp; 10 black peppercorns French thyme or lavender (optional)&nbsp; 1-2 tablespoons olive oil &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,343],"tags":[1222,1221,1216,1220,1215,66,417,1441,425],"class_list":["post-11242","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-recipes","category-snacks-and-treats","tag-bay-leaf","tag-lemon","tag-meyer","tag-preserve","tag-preserving-lemons","tag-project-with-children","tag-salt","tag-simple-pleasures","tag-vegetarian"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11242","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11242"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11242\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11307,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11242\/revisions\/11307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11242"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11242"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11242"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}