If & When Moroccan Preserved Lemon Paste

Spoonable, spreadable Preserved Lemon Paste adds a depth of flavor and complexity that lemon and salt alone cannot. This Moroccan blend is all-things-to-all-dishes: a rub for raw meat, fish and vegetables and cocktail mixer that moonlights as a cheese pairing. It replaces lemon juice and zest in a baking recipe Meyers are sweeter and less acidic than standard lemons delivering a burst of citrusy brightness and well-balanced flavor.

If & When sources citrus from family-owned, organic farms in California and cure them with a signature blend of spices. A zero-waste product, we cure the entire lemon - skins, seeds and all - and barrel aged up to three years before hand-blending into paste.

Ingredients: California Meyer lemons, salt, Tellicherry peppercorn, bay leaf, allspice, cinnamon

Best buy date: 2.5 years

Shelf-stable. 4-oz glass jar.