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Lemons Limes With Vinegar Salt Brine Recipe

Create a zesty, flavorful base for countless dishes with this easy recipe! Preserve lemons and limes in a vibrant citrus vinegar brine, perfect for adding a bright, tangy punch to salads, marinades, cakes, and more. This versatile recipe yields both delicious preserved citrus fruits and a flavorful vinegar ideal for elevating your culinary creations. Get ready to transform your cooking with this simple yet impactful preservation technique!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 5.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemons Limes With Vinegar Salt Brine

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How to Make Lemons Limes With Vinegar Salt Brine

  1. Sterilize a 1-gallon glass jar with lid.
  2. Gently roll lemons and limes on a countertop to bruise slightly without breaking the skin.
  3. Slice each lime into 4 wedges and each lemon into 6 wedges on a cutting board with raised edges.
  4. Remove seeds from all citrus wedges.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup white vinegar and 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until salt is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  6. Place the citrus wedges and 2 bay leaves in the prepared jar.
  7. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the citrus, ensuring all pieces are submerged.
  8. Add enough additional white vinegar to completely cover the fruit.
  9. Place a piece of waxed paper on top of the fruit, ensuring it sits below the jar's lip.
  10. Secure the lid tightly.
  11. Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 3 days before using. Flavor will improve with time.
  13. Use the preserved lemons and limes in salads, marinades, cocktails, or even baked goods like crazy cake or lemon cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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