My wife and I managed to purchase a Christmas tree, haul it home, put it up and decorate it without a squabble. The first time we did it I made fun of my parents for always fighting when my family got a tree. Years later I've learned the ritual is a potential minefield for domestic strife which is ridiculous. I'm not sure why.

I have jar of preserved lemons that have been sitting unrefrigerated, indoors, in direct sunlight since February. There's no mold or other nasty looking stuff on them - they just look browned like regular old preserved lemons.

Think they're OK to eat? Or should I only use them in applications where they'll be cooked thoroughly? Or should I freeze them and then use them?

I really don't want to toss them

bigc wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:33 pm I have jar of preserved lemons that have been sitting unrefrigerated, indoors, in direct sunlight since February. There's no mold or other nasty looking stuff on them - they just look browned like regular old preserved lemons.

Think they're OK to eat? Or should I only use them in applications where they'll be cooked thoroughly? Or should I freeze them and then use them?

I really don't want to toss them

What are they preserved in? Were they vacuum sealed?

dontfeartheringo wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:40 pm What are they preserved in? Were they vacuum sealed?

They're in a large jar that's about halfway full. Salt and lemons are the only ingredients.

bigc wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:08 pm

dontfeartheringo wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:40 pm What are they preserved in? Were they vacuum sealed?

They're in a large jar that's about halfway full. Salt and lemons are the only ingredients.

They're fine.

enframed wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:10 pm

bigc wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:08 pm

dontfeartheringo wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:40 pm What are they preserved in? Were they vacuum sealed?

They're in a large jar that's about halfway full. Salt and lemons are the only ingredients.

They're fine.

I'm curious what one would eat with these. I've had the spicy ones with indian food, but am otherwise at a loss.

penningtron wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 8:23 am

enframed wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:10 pm

bigc wrote: Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:08 pm They're in a large jar that's about halfway full. Salt and lemons are the only ingredients.

They're fine.

I'm curious what one would eat with these. I've had the spicy ones with indian food, but am otherwise at a loss.

Good with fish. I dunno I was just reading about them and someone on the internet says 6 months in a fridge, maybe a year. Maybe they aren't good anymore. Taste one and see I guess. I can't imagine they're gonna hurt you if they are packed in salt.

enframed wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:20 am Good with fish. I dunno I was just reading about them and someone on the internet says 6 months in a fridge, maybe a year. Maybe they aren't good anymore. Taste one and see I guess. I can't imagine they're gonna hurt you if they are packed in salt.

The general rule in pickling is "submerged in brine, all is fine". So if they're covered in their own juices I'd go for it, otherwise it's easy enough to start a new batch and wait a few weeks.

penningtron wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:58 am

enframed wrote: Tue Nov 29, 2022 9:20 am Good with fish. I dunno I was just reading about them and someone on the internet says 6 months in a fridge, maybe a year. Maybe they aren't good anymore. Taste one and see I guess. I can't imagine they're gonna hurt you if they are packed in salt.

The general rule in pickling is "submerged in brine, all is fine". So if they're covered in their own juices I'd go for it, otherwise it's easy enough to start a new batch and wait a few weeks.

Yeah that's how I operate.

Here's something I would do with those:

pasta (anything except long and thin)
canned tuna
cherry tomatoes
preserved lemon (finely chopped)
lemon zest
parsley
scallion or finely chopped onion
capers
one anchovy
olive oil
parmesan (Italians might not add this, but whatever)

Mix all to taste, serve chilled.

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