How to Make Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice

With or without a juicer, preparing freshly squeezed orange juice is a simple task that can be performed by anyone.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• oranges (2 per 8-oz. serving)
• strainers (for less pulp)
• juicers (optional)
• paring knives
• drinking glasses
• slotted spoons (for added pulp)
• Oranges (2 Per 8-oz. Serving)
• Drinking Glasses
• Juicers (optional)
• Paring Knives
• Slotted Spoons (for Added Pulp)
• Strainers (for Less Pulp)

1. Begin by tightly squeezing oranges repeatedly to soften them.

2. Wash thoroughly, cut into halves and remove seeds.

3. Proceed to step 11 if using a juicer.

4. Carefully cut circularly around the edge of an orange half, slightly separating the fruit and peel.

5. Grip the orange half tightly and squeeze directly into a glass or serving pitcher.

6. Continue squeezing and periodically rotating the orange in your hand until liquid is no longer produced.

7. Scrape the orange with a spoon and add fruit directly to the juice for additional pulp.

8. Put the juice through a strainer for less pulp.

9. Repeat with the other orange halves.

10. Serve and enjoy.

11. Follow specific machine instructions on loading and juicing oranges if using a juicer.

Tips & Warnings

• Storing oranges at room temperature promotes softening, making oranges more manageable and yielding the most juice.

• Add ice if necessary and refrigerate any remaining juice immediately.

• Freshly squeezed orange juice is best enjoyed with pulp.