This season, there are at least 50 lemons on it — and these are Meyer lemons, sweeter than grocery store lemons and nearly the size of grapefruits. Last year, I juiced the entire crop.

Briny, salty, and umami-packed, preserved lemons are a gift to salads, sauces, stews. Anna Theoktisto is a recipe tester and developer. Anna has been working in Dotdash Meredith test kitchens ...

Luckily, you can find preserved lemons at many grocery stores these days. Look for them at Middle Eastern or South Asian grocery stores, usually in glass jars, by the pickles and preserved foods.