How to Juice Fresh Citrus

Juicing citrus fruit is pretty simple-and you don't even need to have a juicer! Here is the best way to juice any citrus to release the maximum amount of liquid.

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To extract the most juice, bring the citrus fruit to room temperature. Once it hits room temperature, roll the fruit on a hard surface so that the flesh begins to release its juice inside the peel. Cut the fruit in half to expose the flesh. Use a citrus juicer if you have one, but a fork can work just as well find a fork. Over a bowl, insert the fork into the sections and firmly squeeze the fruit while twisting the fork in the flesh.

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