Shellfish Free Fresh Orange Juice
Few things beat a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice made entirely from scratch — no concentrates, no preservatives, just pure citrus. Navel and Valencia oranges both work beautifully here, delivering that bright, sweet-tart flavor you simply cannot replicate from a carton. The optional pinch of salt is a small but clever touch that rounds out the natural sweetness and makes the flavor pop in a way that might surprise you. Straining out the seeds and pulp takes only a moment and gives you a clean, smooth pour, though leaving the pulp in is equally delicious if that's your style. This is about as straightforward as cooking gets — just halve, press, and enjoy something genuinely fresh and vibrant in minutes.
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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.