Cordeliah's Notes:
6 very fresh smooth looking lemons Ask a question about this ingredient
4-5 lemons for juice Ask a question about this ingredient
5 pepper corns Ask a question about this ingredient
2 Bay leaf Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons paprika Ask a question about this ingredient
3-4 tablespoons salt Ask a question about this ingredient
4 cloves of garlic sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
Cut the lemons, with skin, to rounds about 1/2 cm thick.
Ask a question about this stepClean the lemon slices from seeds.
Ask a question about this stepMix the salt and the paprika in a plate. Deep every lemon slice in the mixture and then arrange in a jar as tight as possible.
Ask a question about this stepSprinkle the garlic between layers. Add the bay leaf and the peppercorns in between the slices.
Ask a question about this stepPour lemon juice on top of the slices, so they all be submerged in the juice (add a bit of water if you don't have enough juice).
Ask a question about this stepOn top put the peels of the squeezed lemons to protect from mold.
Ask a question about this stepSeal the jar very well and let it seat outside the fridge for about 2 days. Turn the jar over couple of times during the two days.
Ask a question about this stepAfter two days keep in the fridge for few weeks. Ready after about 4-5 days.
Ask a question about this stepGood for about 4 weeks in the fridge, covered in lemon juice and a bit of oil on top.
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I just made 3 jars of these and I can't wait to try them. I used red peppercorns which make them very pretty. I posted a picture.