Turmeric 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 navigating a sensitivity to turmeric, packaged juices and blended drinks can be surprisingly tricky, since that golden spice sneaks into wellness shots, immunity blends, and even some store-bought OJ products. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple: just ripe navel or Valencia oranges and an optional pinch of salt to brighten the flavor. The salt trick is a small but genuinely effective move — it rounds out any bitterness and makes the natural sweetness pop without adding anything complicated. Straining the juice gives you a smooth, clean glass, though leaving the pulp in is a perfectly valid choice if you like a little texture. It comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd pay way too much for at a juice bar.
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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.