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How to Make Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice

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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:

  1. Step 1

    Begin by tightly squeezing oranges repeatedly to soften them.

  2. Step 2

    Wash thoroughly, cut into halves and remove seeds.

  3. Step 3

    Proceed to step 11 if using a juicer.

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

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

  6. Step 6

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

  7. Step 7

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

  8. Step 8

    Put the juice through a strainer for less pulp.

  9. Step 9

    Repeat with the other orange halves.

  10. Step 10

    Serve and enjoy.

  11. Step 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.

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