Moroccan Preserved Lemons

sterilized qt jar with a wide mouth

or 7 Meyer lemons (you can use regular lemons, choose small ones)

kosher salt

extra fresh lemon juice, if needed (I needed the juice from 2 extra lemons)

optional spices:

star anise

or 7 cardamom pods, cracked

pieces of cinnamon stick

several

coriander seeds

black peppercorns

white peppercorns

bay leaves