Citric Acid Free Fresh Orange Juice
Freshly squeezed orange juice feels like a small luxury, and it turns out it's one of the smartest ways to enjoy a glass without worrying about what's been added along the way. Commercially bottled and packaged juices frequently contain citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, making the grocery store juice aisle a surprisingly tricky place to navigate. Here, you're working with whole oranges and nothing else — just the natural sweetness and brightness that comes straight from the fruit itself. The technique is simple: halve, press, twist, and strain, and you're done in minutes with about two cups of pure, clean juice. A tiny pinch of salt is optional but genuinely worth trying, as it subtly rounds out the flavor without adding anything problematic. Serve it immediately and you'll understand why fresh-squeezed has such a devoted following — it tastes completely alive in a way that no shelf-stable version can match.
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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.