HOW TO MAKE FRESH ORANGE JUICE

 

• 4-6 ripe oranges (depending on size and juiciness)
• 1-2 tablespoons sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
• Ice cubes (optional)
• A pinch of salt (optional, to enhance flavor)

Equipment:

• Citrus juicer or manual juicer
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Pitcher or jug
• Strainer (optional, if you prefer a smoother juice)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Oranges:

   • Wash the oranges thoroughly under running water.
   • Roll the oranges on the countertop using your palm to soften them and make them easier to juice.
   • Cut the oranges in half.

2. Juice the Oranges:

   • Use a citrus juicer, manual juicer, or simply squeeze the orange halves by hand to extract the juice.
   • If you prefer a smoother juice without any pulp, strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher or jug to remove any seeds and excess pulp.
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3. Sweeten and Enhance the Flavor (Optional):

   • Add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar if you like your juice sweeter, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. 

   Chill and Serve:

   • Add ice cubes to the pitcher or directly into the glasses to make the orange juice chilled and refreshing.
   • Pour the orange juice into glasses.

5. Enjoy:

   • Serve immediately for the freshest taste.

Tips:

• Choose ripe and sweet oranges for the best flavor. Navel oranges and Valencia oranges are great options for juicing.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the juice according to your preference by varying the amount of sugar or using honey or a natural sweetener instead.
• For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a splash of lime or lemon juice to the orange juice.
• If you have an electric juicer, the process will be even quicker and more efficient.

Enjoy your homemade fresh orange juice!