Gelatin Free Fresh Orange Juice
Few things beat a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice made entirely from scratch — no concentrates, no additives, just pure citrus. For anyone avoiding animal-derived thickeners or gelling agents, this is about as clean and straightforward as a drink can get. A lot of packaged juices and juice blends sneak in unexpected ingredients during processing, so squeezing your own is the surest way to know exactly what's in your glass. The method here is refreshingly simple: halve the oranges, press them on a citrus juicer, and strain out the seeds and pulp to your liking. A tiny pinch of salt is optional but genuinely worth trying — it rounds out the brightness of the citrus in a subtle, almost magical way. Serve it immediately and you'll understand why nothing from a carton ever quite compares.
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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.