Have you ever come across a recipe that calls for fresh orange or citrus juice? In a pinch, you may grab for your regular OJ carton or bottled citrus in the fridge, but usually the author meant for fresh. There’s no substitution for the fresh taste of citrus, and your citrus juicer, like ones from Black & Decker, is the perfect solution to getting it.
With features like small and large cones for a variety of citrus, adjustable pulp preference and large work bowl capacities (up to 32 ounces), Black & Decker citrus juicers should be a staple in your kitchen. With this post, we’ll give tips on using the citrus juicer for a variety of applications.
#1 Add fresh juice flavors to food.
Fresh citrus juice isn’t just for drinks. You can use fresh juice in your recipes for flavor boosting, adding freshness and creating the perfect balance of flavors. Chefs often praise dishes as “successful” based on how balanced the flavors are. Usually, when a dish has equal amounts of savory, sweet and acidic, it is balanced and more flavorful.
Citrus juice is also great to use in marinades as it also provides an acid breakdown of tough muscle fibers found in meat, making a better tasting and tender dish. Add orange juice to your rice for freshness, or lemon juice to your soups and stews for brightness at the end.
#2 Make the best OJ and other drinks.
It may seem obvious that citrus juice can be used in drinks, but not many understand how easy it is. With a citrus juicer, having fresh citrus juice is just a push away, and saves money too. Oranges are readily available all year round, with different varieties ripening in all seasons. A large bag of oranges is just a few dollars, compared to a carton of OJ being 3-5 U.S. dollars, depending on location.
Once you acquire this juice, it can be used in many different ways. Make the most refreshing lemonade, the tastiest fresh lime margaritas, elegant mimosas and tall delicious glasses of orange juice.
#3 Use it for green kitchen cleanup.
Did you know that lemons can be used as a natural all purpose cleaner and disinfectant? With your citrus juicer, you can save money on all natural green kitchen cleanup products and make your own! Because lemons are high in vitamin C and contain 5% acid, they have anti-bacterial effects. They also add a wonderful non-chemically produced fragrance to the air that lasts and revitalizes.
After you juice your lemons, add an equal amount of juice to water in a spray bottle. This all purpose cleaner can be used for grease, spills, and kitchen countertop cleaning. And it cost you pennies to make!
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