Day 3 My Preserved Limes Are Not Filling the Jar
I packed all the nearly quartered limes I had tightly into a quart jar with plenty of salt. When I finished, there was about 1/3 of the jar empty. I put them in the dark cupboard because I didn't know what else to do. Now I have more limes. Would it be safe to scrub, cut, salt, add them to the jar, and mash them down until the jar is filled?
Best Answer
Yes, that’s fine. Not much to say here, really. It’s okay to have a head space in the jar (the high acid and salt content makes the limes inhospitable for all microorganisms that might otherwise colonize the surface), and it’s also okay to add more salted limes.
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How long do preserved limes last?
How Long Are Preserved Limes Good For? Limes will be ready to start using after two weeks, but they will be shelf-stable for up to six months. It's important to realize the better you sterilize your jar and only allow impeccably clean utensils into the jar when getting limes out, the longer they'll last.How to preserve whole lime?
Pack lots of salt into slits and place limes into jar, pressing to compact and release juices. Seal jar; let limes sit at room temperature 12 hours. Uncover and press firmly again to compact. Repeat once or twice daily until limes are softened and submerged in juices, 2\u20133 days.Can you can limes?
Choose a jar with a wide opening so that it'll be easy to insert the limes and squash them down. You don't want to get your hand stuck! Find a canning jar that has a matching lid and band so that it can seal properly.Easy Preserved Lemons (Just Lemons \u0026 Salt + No Measuring)
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