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17 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

These sharply tangy, salt-fermented lemon pickles are familiar in Mediterranean coastal cuisines. Serve a small amount alongside fish and chicken to brighten the meal.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the lemons

10 min

Wash the lemons thoroughly, slice them, and remove the seeds.

2

Toss with salt

5 min

Toss the lemon slices thoroughly with the rock salt.

3

Pack the jar

5 min

Pack the salted lemons tightly into a jar, then add the fresh lemon juice and thyme.

4

Leave to ferment

Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 3–4 weeks, then refrigerate it. The pickle is ready when the peels are soft and translucent.

Reminder

Important: Scrub the lemons thoroughly before slicing because the peel is used in the pickle. Sterilize the jars. Do not reduce the amount of salt, or the lemons may develop mold during fermentation.

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