Moroccan Preserved Meyer Lemon
All things to all dishes and cocktails. Salt-cured and barrel-aged.
“If you're looking to elevate your dishes with minimal effort, If & When's Preserved Lemon Paste is a must-have.”
— Chef Jeremy Fall (@jeremyfall)
Usage Tips
In small quantities, If & When balances the flavor of every other ingredient in a recipe, making each a better version of itself.
Measure with a teaspoon or to taste. The longer If & When rests on raw meat, fish and vegetables before cooking, the stronger the flavor and the less you need.
Spread
Toast, sandwiches and wraps
Mix
Salad dressings, marinades and cocktails
Marinate/Rub
Meats, poultry, fish and vegetables before cooking
What Makes It Different
Moroccan Preserved Lemon is a rub for raw meat, fish and vegetables; an essential baking and cocktail ingredient that moonlights as a cheese pairing.
Savory & Sweet
For savory dishes, Moroccan Preserved Lemon shines in tomato-based broths, braises and tagines, adding complexity to all the other ingredients.
If & When also adds a floral note to soft cheeses like ricotta (start with a teaspoon) and deepens when mixed a day in advance.
In desserts, the Moroccan blend replaces lemon juice and zest, adding umami from spices. When marinating fruit with sugar and preserved lemon, you can often reduce the sugar called for in the recipe, since If & When draws out the fruit's natural sweetness.
Ingredients & Info
Ingredients: Meyer lemons grown on organic, family-owned California farms, salt, Tellicherry peppercorn, bay leaf, allspice and cinnamon
Free of: Preservative-free | Sugar-free | No artificial coloring | No water | No oil
Dietary: Gluten-free | Dairy-free | Vegan-friendly | Keto-friendly
More
- Jar net weight: 4.2 oz. (119 g) | Filled to 4.4+ oz (about 8–9 TBS)
- Refrigerate after opening to maintain optimal flavor and texture.
- Due to the natural curing process while barrel aging with cinnamon, allspice and peppercorn, you may notice color variations from yellow to amber. This is a natural part of the aging process and does not affect flavor or quality.
- The best by date anticipates peak flavor and texture. It is a quality date, not an expiration date. Preserved lemon is shelf stable due to its high salt content and low pH.
Customer Reviews
My favorite uses for this are salads and soups....adds something almost indescribable other than "depth." When I run out, and am forced to cook without, I notice the difference in flavor immediately.
This recipe is one of my summer favorites: I skip the preserved lemons and just use the paste. So good: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015102-couscous-salad-with-dried-apricots-and-preserved-lemon?unlocked_article_code=1.qVA.3FCC.rIfqkydbzDx8&smid=share-url
Cristina! We are touched, and your review is great intel. We will post your advice with that recipe tip. You've made us even more excited for summer cooking. Thank you for that, and of being our customer.
I love If and When Preserved lemon! It adds so much flavor to all your meals—fish, chicken, vegetables, even appetizers or desserts. It is so convenient to use and a little goes a long way to add flavor.
Janet, we're grateful that If & When is a staple in your kitchen. Keep us posted on your cooking!
I use it nearly every day. Last night it went on swordfish, but it’s just as good on chicken. My favorite, though, is vegetables—I mix it with World Spice harissa and olive oil (or melted ghee), toss my veggies, and roast. The flavor is incredible.
Veggies for the win! We love that our Preserved Meyer Lemon is making the rounds in your refrigerator and onto the plate.
I love making salad dressings with this product. A few dollops of Moroccan with minced garlic, some balsamic and olive oil, salt and pepper and I crave my salads more than the main dish. Though I love it on main dishes as well - especially to marinate lamb and salmon.
Thanks, Jay! You uncovered, If & When's superpower: it magically melds all the other flavors in a dressing. Yours sounds delicious!
Love the service and product!
Thanks so much, Peter. Music to our ears!
