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Hoges in WA wrote:

> "Michael" > wrote in message
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>>I try to learn as I go so hence, my question....
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>>I did my first batch of preserved lemons and they say that after one week,
>>you should add olive oil to the jar.
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>>What exactly is the purpose of the olive oil?
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>>Does it play a part in preservation....or is for flavor...or?

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> Maybe they mean it to be a seal on the top?
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> I've been making these for a few years and I don't put oil in - I just let
> the lemon juice do the trick.
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> Hoges in WA
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Would you mind sharing your recipe? TIA