Lemon juice is used in the making of fruit drinks, an ingredient in baked dishes and is a flavoring in many alcoholic beverages. In the commercial industry, it can be a preservative for processed foods and is sometimes used to make cheese, as it it promotes curdling. No matter how lemon juice is used, straining rids the juice of pulp and seeds which are undesirable in most applications.
Step 1
Condition the lemons to get the most juice out of them. One way is to roll the lemons back and forth on a hard surface with the palm of the hand. Another is to soak the lemons in warm water for five minutes.
Step 2
Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice out by hand, holding them over a container.
Step 3
Place a strainer on the opening of the second container, which will hold the strained lemon juice. If possible, hold the strainer in place with one hand to prevent spills.
Step 4
Pour the lemon juice through the strainer into the container below. Discard any seeds and pulp left in the strainer. Seal the container and store it in the refrigerator.
Tips and Warnings
- Another option for juicing is to use a manual lemon juicer, which can be found in most grocery stores in the kitchen tools aisle.
Things You'll Need
- 2 containers
- Strainer
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