Tip of the Day: Don't let squeezing lemons be a pain

by Alanna Kaufman (Subscribe to Alanna Kaufman's posts)
Posted Jun 6th 2008 6:00AM
Filed under: Fruit, Tip of the Day

There are some kitchen tasks we all dread -- cutting onions, pulling out the insides of a chicken, and for many of us, squeezing lemons and limes. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your lemons, and for getting most of your lemon juice into your bowl, not on your fingers.

There's nothing worse than needing juice from a lemon or lime, and finding that you've purchased the least juicy fruit in the store. Before heading back to the grocer, try out some of these tips:

1. Roll the lemons and limes against the counter with the palm of your hand.

2. Microwave them for about 15 seconds, or until they are slightly warm before squeezing.

3. Avoid painful fingers by using tongs to squeeze your fruits for you.

4. From a wonderful blog post on Pinch My Salt, I learned that you should shop for smooth-skinned lemons that feel heavy for their size, and also that if you are using both the lemon zest and juice, remove the zest before cutting and juicing the lemon.

Have more lemony tips? Feel free to share!

Tags: citrus, lemonade, lemons, limes, squeezing, Tip of the Day, TipOfTheDay

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6-06-2008 @ 10:55AM

Vane said...

What I have bought instead of going thru the hassle is a lemons squeezer that's made of rock or stone, I'm not sure, I just know I bought it at a Mexican store and it works great and I got it for a dollar. Since then all my friends have one, its so easy and not a mess.

6-06-2008 @ 1:39PM

Jill said...

The Pampered Chef has a wonderful Citrus Press -- like an over-sized garlic press that squeeze ALL the juice out of a lemon, lime or small orange. Works beautifully, very sturdy, and dishwasher-safe!

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