Sesame Free Fresh Orange Juice
Few things beat the simple pleasure of a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and this recipe delivers exactly that — bright, sweet, and bursting with natural citrus flavor. Navel and Valencia oranges both work beautifully here, so you can use whichever looks ripest at the market. The optional pinch of salt is a small but clever touch that subtly rounds out the sweetness and makes the flavor pop. Store-bought juices can carry unexpected additives or be processed on shared equipment, so squeezing your own at home keeps things clean and completely in your control. Straining out the seeds and pulp takes only a few extra seconds, but you can absolutely skip that step if you love a thicker, more textured glass. It's the kind of effortless recipe that feels like a treat every single morning.
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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.