# Fermented Lemons

This recipe details how to ferment lemons to create a probiotic-rich, anti-inflammatory, and alkalizing brine that can be used in various ways, from dressings to a remedy for joint flare-ups.

- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 bag organic lemons
- 1 tablespoon salt
- whole cloves
- fresh lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Grab a bag of organic lemons.
2. Flower cut each lemon.
3. Pack one tablespoon of salt into each lemon.
4. Press the lemons down hard.
5. Add whole cloves halfway up the jar.
6. Fill the jar with fresh lemon juice.
7. Wait three to four weeks for fermentation.

## Tips

- The brine can be used in cultured mayo, dressings, and over fish.
- Mix the brine with sparkling water and baking soda for joint flare-ups, as its pH becomes nearly 7, which can help pull uric acid crystals out of joints.
- For gout, this is described as the most consistent thing found.
- A spoon with raw honey in the morning can complement the salty, slightly sweet taste.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/18nTSf9W2J/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a8b4c864-75e2-42bf-a106-6a4488384b7a
- Extracted: 2026-05-28

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