MSG Free Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost impossibly satisfying about a glass of juice made entirely from fruit you squeezed yourself. Store-bought options are often loaded with preservatives, flavor packets, and additives that have no business being in something this simple — so making it at home is a genuinely smart move. Navel and Valencia oranges are both excellent choices here, each bringing a naturally sweet, bright flavor that needs almost no help. A tiny pinch of salt is optional but worth trying, since it subtly rounds out the citrus and makes the sweetness pop without adding any complexity to the ingredient list. You can strain it smooth or leave it pulpy depending on your mood, and either way it takes just minutes from fruit to glass. It is the kind of recipe that reminds you how good real food tastes when nothing extra gets in the way.
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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.