We happened to see this viral video from Epicurious:
Our preferred technique is close to the demonstration by the chef towards the end. We:
- Warm the fruit for 15 minutes in warm water
- Roll each piece on the counter with the palm of the hand as we take it out of the water
- Cut in half
- Place the halves one at a time in a hand squeezer, cut side facing the holes (as the chef demonstrates)
- Squeeze over a large mixing bowl
- Strain the collected juice when we transfer it from the mixing bowl to a bottle or measuring cup for use
We don’t normally use a hand reamer for the same reason that we don’t like to use a power mixer. Both tend to grind the white pith too hard and make the juice bitter.
