So Much Lemon Juice!

[Andy M.]

SO has been on a limoncello kick. She makes it, drinks it and gives it away.

The problem is limoncello uses lemon zest but not the juice. As a result we have a lot of lemon juice. Some of it is frozen from previous batches and this morning we have 12 lemons-worth of more juice.

What can I do with lemon juice that DOES NOT REQUIRE ZEST AS WELL?

Freeze it in ice cube trays for recipes.
Lemon curd
Lemonade
Lemon martinis

HELP!

 

[msmofet]

Use the lemon cubes in Coke, iced tea or other drinks instead of water cubes.


I use lemon juice in salad dressings also.

 

[GotGarlic]

Lemon bars, tart and pound cake.
I think Kayelle's Greek chicken thighs with orzo has a lot of lemon juice.
Greek potatoes and/or fish with lemon, oregano and garlic.
Get a few extra lemons and make preserved lemons - you need to cover the salted lemons with juice.
Marinades.

 

[taxlady]

Lemon sherbet, I don't use zest when I make that.

The second recipe for lemon mousse, the one that doesn't use egg, has lemon juice, but doesn't use any zest: http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f10/lemon-mousse-two-ways-72409.html#post1002224

Make a shandy of lemonade and beer to go with Indian or other spicy/hot food.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Lemon juice is also a good household cleaner...lots of ideas online for such.

 

[GotGarlic]

True! My all-purpose kitchen cleaner is a spray bottle with 1/3 each of water, white vinegar and lemon juice.

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

I put lemon juice on battered, deep fried fish instead of tartar sauce. I also put it liberally on tuna salad, especially in sandwiches.

 

[cjmmytunes]

True! My all-purpose kitchen cleaner is a spray bottle with 1/3 each of water, white vinegar and lemon juice.

I can remember my grandmother using something similar. Think I will try it the next time I have to get new cleaner for the kitchen.

 

[msmofet]

Oh. Cold and sore throat season is on us. Put a lemon cube and honey in hot tea.
I also use lemon juice in chicken pan gravy and lamb braising liquid/gravy.