How can you preserve tangerines?

You can preserve tangerines by packing them in salt with peppercorns. Here's how:

To preserve tangerines using this method, you will need a clean quart jar, sea salt, tangerine wedges, and peppercorns. Follow these steps:

1. Spoon 2 tablespoons of sea salt onto the bottom of the clean quart jar.
2. Top the salt with a layer of tangerine wedges.
3. Sprinkle a few peppercorns over the tangerine layer.
4. Continue to fill the jar, alternating layers of sea salt, tangerine wedges, and peppercorns.
5. As you fill the jar, pack the fruit down to eliminate air spaces. This step is crucial for proper preservation.

This process essentially creates a lacto-fermented citrus, similar to preserved lemons. The salt draws out moisture and inhibits undesirable bacteria, while promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria that contribute to preservation and unique flavor development. The peppercorns add an extra layer of flavor.