[header] How to juice a lemon [title] Cut the lemon lengthwise. [step] Cut the lemon in half, from tip to tip. This makes a more flexible lemon peel, easier to squeeze.
[header] How to juice a lemon [title] Cut the lemon lengthwise. [step] Cut the lemon in half, from tip to tip. This makes a more flexible lemon peel, easier to squeeze.
If you want to preserve lemons, cut them lengthwise. Remove any veins, soft spots, or mushy parts that may be preserved as an artificial peel. [substeps] If you have a hinge-style hand juicer, cut them crosswise instead for a better fit. [title] Place a mesh strainer over a bowl. [substeps] Lay the lemon flat on a work surface and cut it up using a sharp knife. If you have a hand juicer, the lemon juice will also be easier to squeeze. [title] Get a lemon which has a pinkish-orange center. [step] [title] Cut off the ends of the lemon.