Well it is late December in Arizona and that means it is time to start pull the oranges off of the trees. I usually begin around Christmas. After many years, of juicing oranges, I have decided to share the best process to complete this job. I begin by removing the oranges from the tree, I start with the ones that are on the outer perimeter of the tree that may have been susceptible to burning from the sun during summer, and will be at risk of frost that usually happens to a few evenings in January. The ones located in the middle of the tree are protected and you can usually enjoy them well into February.
If you are doing a major juicing, which for me is pulling around 100 oranges, I use the Kitchen Aid Juicer attachment. The best way to protect your hands from getting sticky and preventing the orange juice from running down your arm is to don some disposable gloves.
I begin by cleaning the oranges in the sink. Then drain them in the colander or dish rack. Then cut a group of oranges to be juiced.
The best way to set up the juicer, if you do not like pulp and seeds in your orange juice, is to use a large bowl or measuring cup with a strainer positioned over the bowl below the juicer attachment. The Kitchen Aid strainer will just catch the big stuff.
Turn your Kitchen Aid on to a comfortable speed that does not spray you, or get all over the counter and start juicing. At times, you will need to clean the strainers and I use a spoon to do the job.
Keep the trash can right at your feet and proceed. My yield for today was the following:
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