@@lulishomestead6767 I go thru the bottle in about 3 months. Being that the limes are already preserved, they could hypothetically, last for a very long time in the refrigerator. I keep them in a talenti gelato jar. Its about 2 cups. 👍🏻
First time to your channel. I bought a small bag of each lemons and limes for the holidays but forgot to use them as I had been making goodies for gift baskets and preparing a whole holiday meal. It is usually just my husband and I and we are not big eaters. What I usually do is dehydrate my citrus slices or whole citrus fruit with slits around (like a pizza but on a round citrus fruit) leaving a quarter inch at top and bottom they take 48 hours to dehydrate at 160. Versus 11 hours for the slices. I then string them on floral wire with cinnamon sticks, bay leaves or eucalyptus leaves; sometimes I add star anise. It makes a beautiful garland to drape around the Christmas tree, mantle or kitchen window. The one in my kitchen window has been there for 6 years and still looks new. I also like making potpourri with the leftovers that don’t look pretty enough to use in a garland. Tip: I use a meat slicer and set the thickness I need which saves a lot of time and you get even slices. Lastly; you can dehydrate for just a few hours till they are slightly soft in the center and dip your orange slices halfway in melting chocolate(Geraldi baking chips a bit more expensive but worth it) very quick and easy, just melt chocolate at 30 second intervals in microwave, dip your slices, lay on wax or parchment paper and they dry in less than 2 minutes. Look beautiful. I add them to my treat baskets, along with, dipped pretzel sticks and cookies. Now with your video I have more uses…thank you so much! Happy New Year’s!
Thank you for sharing this knowledge! I have a TON of limes that were given to me. I will definitely be preserving some of them in this way. ❤️ Happy homesteading!
Thank you. I'm making jars of these for my sailing trip. I'll be having lime with raw fish and coconut and rice. Hopefully your recipe will prevent me from getting scurvy.
Sailing trip for days ? That is really interesting ! Can you please share a bit about your boat, the number of people you went with, the area of the river/ocean you went to, the number of days of your journey etc.
Thank you! I just tasted my sliced, spiced limes - they're getting yummy (I'm about two weeks in) and I can tell they're going to taste amazing when done! I used to dehydrate on screens set in a truck (in the summer) and yes, it works!!! Thanks again for sharing your recipes! ❤
Do the jars need to be 'burped'? Sorry if that's a dumb question. I'm very new to fermenting or preserving this way. I did do sauerkraut last week following your video and it turned out wonderful. I have a few cucumbers in a jar now just giving it a try.
I saw another video that they put them in the jar whole (after washed) with jar filled with filtered water and 2Tbls good salt in quart jar. No need to sale each one I don’t think-just an easier option.
@@rdg6543 I used them up within a year, so at least a year but probably longer This years harvest, I have a few key lime trees, I tried a sugar/salt mixture and prefer it. I also cut them in half instead of leaving whole. Key limes have very thin skins. I also juiced them, whole, as well. The juice has a layer of "zest" that floats in the top. So it needs to be shakin before using it but OMG its amazing! Its the most flavorful juice. Ive used it in a lot of recipes for sweets and drinks. I also froze a few bags to experiment with, how to use and wht to use them in...🙏🏼
Thank you for your video! 👍🏼. I was trying to decide what to do with some lemons and limes I was afraid would go bad before I used them, so your video inspired me to try this. I’m thinking that fish would be delicious with this.
Hey!! Question, the for lime wedges it doesn’t look like they’re dehydrated, but did you dehydrate the like slices before you put them in the jar? I want to make sure I get your recipe correct! Love it!!
In this recipe I use fresh limes. Once they are fermented, the limes change color to a little lighter green and develop mild salty flavor. Very good on meat or with beer
it might be because root and stem ends of fruit and veggies can usually harbor the bad bacterias and molds that can ruin the ferment. they'd get super mushy and be visually unappealing as well
On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being not tasting extra salty at all and 10 being ocean salty, how salty does this make the limes taste? Especially the juice?
Hi! Not as salty as you might think. Maybe 2-3. I just served some roasted goat meat for dinner and added the fermented limes. They have tuned lighter in color and less sour, not very salty at all.
I have had a jar of limes sitting in pantry for about a month, have burped em and added a few more limes the juice is only about 1/3 of the way up the jar should I be concerned about spoilage or just add brine to fill jar with liquid?
I also like another method of keeping the limes whole,place them in the jar and cover with a salty brine. The brine is 1 liter of cool water and 2 table spoons of salt.
Thank you for the new recipe, I just saw it. And I just finished doing the first recipe. I love limes they are so good with Tequila. My favorite. I’m almost 68 years old just learning how to can , I have been a nurse and am now retired. Thank you again.
@@lulishomestead6767 hi, this us awesome! Thank u. When u do the brine do u cut the limes the same way as this video? And then also burp the jar daily for a month too?
Won't this just make the limes incredibly salty? But hey, better salty limes than no limes (especially for people back in the day with no refrigeration)
Yes, you can. I found that the regular table salt with added iodine caused cloudiness. Celtics sea salt is the best because it has many essential electrolytes.
When they are finished "ripening " I blend up a few, keep in jar in the fridge and use it for cooking. Gives amazing bright citrus flavors to foods 👍🏻
How does it keep in the fridge?
@@lulishomestead6767
I go thru the bottle in about 3 months. Being that the limes are already preserved, they could hypothetically, last for a very long time in the refrigerator.
I keep them in a talenti gelato jar. Its about 2 cups. 👍🏻
First time to your channel. I bought a small bag of each lemons and limes for the holidays but forgot to use them as I had been making goodies for gift baskets and preparing a whole holiday meal. It is usually just my husband and I and we are not big eaters. What I usually do is dehydrate my citrus slices or whole citrus fruit with slits around (like a pizza but on a round citrus fruit) leaving a quarter inch at top and bottom they take 48 hours to dehydrate at 160. Versus 11 hours for the slices. I then string them on floral wire with cinnamon sticks, bay leaves or eucalyptus leaves; sometimes I add star anise. It makes a beautiful garland to drape around the Christmas tree, mantle or kitchen window. The one in my kitchen window has been there for 6 years and still looks new. I also like making potpourri with the leftovers that don’t look pretty enough to use in a garland. Tip: I use a meat slicer and set the thickness I need which saves a lot of time and you get even slices.
Lastly; you can dehydrate for just a few hours till they are slightly soft in the center and dip your orange slices halfway in melting chocolate(Geraldi baking chips a bit more expensive but worth it) very quick and easy, just melt chocolate at 30 second intervals in microwave, dip your slices, lay on wax or parchment paper and they dry in less than 2 minutes. Look beautiful. I add them to my treat baskets, along with, dipped pretzel sticks and cookies.
Now with your video I have more uses…thank you so much!
Happy New Year’s!
Sound good!
Thank you for the guide. I have some limes that I would like to preserve, so starting it as I write this
Thank you for sharing this knowledge! I have a TON of limes that were given to me. I will definitely be preserving some of them in this way. ❤️ Happy homesteading!
Happy fermenting!
Storing them whole in salt water saved time and salt, stores well too
Thanks for sharing
I’ve always pickled them whole. I’m amazed. I never sliced or cut them open, thinking it will go bad. Im definitely trying this with my mini limes.
Thank you. I'm making jars of these for my sailing trip. I'll be having lime with raw fish and coconut and rice. Hopefully your recipe will prevent me from getting scurvy.
I hope this helps
Sailing trip for days ? That is really interesting ! Can you please share a bit about your boat, the number of people you went with, the area of the river/ocean you went to, the number of days of your journey etc.
Thank you! I just tasted my sliced, spiced limes - they're getting yummy (I'm about two weeks in) and I can tell they're going to taste amazing when done! I used to dehydrate on screens set in a truck (in the summer) and yes, it works!!! Thanks again for sharing your recipes! ❤
Happy to share!
I'm going to try this. I plan on fermenting lemons limes and clementine. It's my first time!
Best wishes! Clementines sounds delicious!
Do the jars need to be 'burped'? Sorry if that's a dumb question. I'm very new to fermenting or preserving this way. I did do sauerkraut last week following your video and it turned out wonderful. I have a few cucumbers in a jar now just giving it a try.
Hi! Yes, "burping" to release gas. You may invest in special covers that allow gas escape.
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I love lime! I wonder if fermented lime can be used with tacos?
Yes, it can be. I used it just the other day.
I saw another video that they put them in the jar whole (after washed) with jar filled with filtered water and 2Tbls good salt in quart jar. No need to sale each one I don’t think-just an easier option.
Ive done this and it works well 👍🏻
Good to hear 👏👏👏
@@src3360 how long did they stay good for would you say? A year? 2 years?
@@rdg6543
I used them up within a year, so at least a year but probably longer
This years harvest, I have a few key lime trees, I tried a sugar/salt mixture and prefer it. I also cut them in half instead of leaving whole. Key limes have very thin skins. I also juiced them, whole, as well. The juice has a layer of "zest" that floats in the top. So it needs to be shakin before using it but OMG its amazing! Its the most flavorful juice. Ive used it in a lot of recipes for sweets and drinks.
I also froze a few bags to experiment with, how to use and wht to use them in...🙏🏼
Thank you very much.
Do you turn it upside down when it’s all finished?
Or leave it just like that?
Turning upside down turns lids rusty
@@lulishomestead6767 okay thank you very much for letting me know, much appreciated 😊
Thank you for your video! 👍🏼. I was trying to decide what to do with some lemons and limes I was afraid would go bad before I used them, so your video inspired me to try this. I’m thinking that fish would be delicious with this.
Also good with beer
Hey!! Question, the for lime wedges it doesn’t look like they’re dehydrated, but did you dehydrate the like slices before you put them in the jar? I want to make sure I get your recipe correct! Love it!!
In this recipe I use fresh limes. Once they are fermented, the limes change color to a little lighter green and develop mild salty flavor. Very good on meat or with beer
This is GREAT, thank you for sharing this with us!
You are welcome
Do you allow the lid to escape air as it ferments or do you keep it air tight?
Thank you for your question. I "burped" it daily for about a month. Later, i just stored it in the pantry.
@@lulishomestead6767 so no refrigeration required for these?
Hello! This is amazing! Thank you for sharing! Can u do the same for key limes?
Yes, I think so
What kind of dehydrator do you have?
Curious why you need to cut off the ends? Is it too thick for preservation?
I don't think it matters if the ends are cut off.
it might be because root and stem ends of fruit and veggies can usually harbor the bad bacterias and molds that can ruin the ferment. they'd get super mushy and be visually unappealing as well
How about half-sliced green chilli in place of limes ? Will it have good probiotic bacteria ?
I have made fermented hot sauce using green chill, salt water, and garlic
Excellent! Thank you.
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On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being not tasting extra salty at all and 10 being ocean salty, how salty does this make the limes taste? Especially the juice?
Hi! Not as salty as you might think. Maybe 2-3. I just served some roasted goat meat for dinner and added the fermented limes. They have tuned lighter in color and less sour, not very salty at all.
If you enjoy beer, they would be a nice addition
I have had a jar of limes sitting in pantry for about a month, have burped em and added a few more limes the juice is only about 1/3 of the way up the jar should I be concerned about spoilage or just add brine to fill jar with liquid?
Just add more brine
@@lulishomestead6767 thx for responding, you are awesome
This is awesome! What do you use the spiced limes in?
Serve it on the side of meat (pork and chicken, and fish). The lime develop mild taste
I use them or preserved lemons when I make hummus
@@rogerpenrod5214 I never would have thought of hummus. I will try it! Thanks.
Awesome, you make it look so easy
I also like another method of keeping the limes whole,place them in the jar and cover with a salty brine. The brine is 1 liter of cool water and 2 table spoons of salt.
Thank you for the new recipe, I just saw it. And I just finished doing the first recipe. I love limes they are so good with Tequila. My favorite. I’m almost 68 years old just learning how to can , I have been a nurse and am now retired. Thank you again.
@@lulishomestead6767 hi, this us awesome! Thank u. When u do the brine do u cut the limes the same way as this video? And then also burp the jar daily for a month too?
I haven't seen a mason jar lid since 2019... I envy you.
I hear yah
How do you use them, thank you
On fish, tacos, pork. Some people use it with beer.
You don’t have to put a salt brine in there?
Salt brine will work too!
Won't this just make the limes incredibly salty? But hey, better salty limes than no limes (especially for people back in the day with no refrigeration)
Not as salty as you think. Limes change color to mild green and become softer. The taste is not as salty as you might expect
You can rinse under running water before thinly slicing or chopping.
Like idea of dehydrating in the car
Yes, we have plenty of hot sunny summer days
Ok but that with some Jalapeños 😗
Sound like spicy deliciousness!
Can you use regular salt?
Yes, you can. I found that the regular table salt with added iodine caused cloudiness. Celtics sea salt is the best because it has many essential electrolytes.
Don't you take the seeds out don't they get bitter with the seeds
Is it not salty?
Yes and no. The salt is the preservative. This is an old fashioned way of preserving food how our ancestors did without refrigeration.
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Just you eating salt not lemon