Moroccan Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste — salt-cured, barrel-aged and a real workhorse in the kitchen.
'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)
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 since If & When draws out the fruit's natural sweetness.
Usage Tips
In small quantities, If & When enhances the flavor of every 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 food 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
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.
- Best by date printed on jar. The best by date indicates when the citrus is expected to be at its 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.
- A complimentary recipe bookmark and card are included with every jar.