Capsaicin Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost luxurious about a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, especially when you know exactly what went into it. Store-bought options can be surprisingly tricky to navigate, since some commercial blends sneak in unexpected additives or are processed alongside ingredients that don't belong in a simple, clean glass of juice. This recipe keeps things beautifully straightforward — just ripe navel or Valencia oranges and an optional pinch of salt to round out the flavor. The salt trick is subtle but genuinely elevates the natural sweetness of the fruit without adding any heat or irritation. Straining out the seeds and pulp gives you a smooth, bright pour, though leaving the pulp in is equally delicious if that's your preference. It's the kind of recipe that takes minutes and tastes like something you'd pay too much for at a brunch spot.
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Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.