Turkey Free Fresh Orange Juice
Bright, sun-kissed, and bursting with natural sweetness, this freshly squeezed orange juice is about as pure and satisfying as a drink can get. It comes together with just a handful of navel or Valencia oranges and an optional pinch of salt, which subtly rounds out the citrus flavor in a way that's surprisingly addictive. The whole process is beautifully straightforward — halve, press, strain, and sip. That optional salt might sound unusual, but it gently balances the acidity and makes the sweetness pop without adding any extra ingredients you'd need to vet. There's no concentrate, no additives, and absolutely nothing to second-guess here — just real fruit doing all the work. Serve it immediately for the freshest flavor, and adjust the straining to your pulp preference.
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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.