Fresh Tomato Juice
Published August 8, 1995
- Total Time
- About 1 hour, plus refrigeration
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Ingredients
5 pounds very ripe tomatoes, cored and cut in eighths
1 small red onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic
2 ribs celery, with leaves
1 small bay leaf
1 or 2 Serrano or other hot chilis
4 sprigs Italian parsley
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Kosher salt to taste
Granulated sugar to taste
Preparation
- Step 1
Place all the ingredients except salt and sugar in a large pot. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the tomatoes have fallen apart. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Step 2
Discard the celery, peppers and parsley. Force the rest of the mixture through a sieve or food mill. Discard the solids and chill the juice.
- Step 3
Season with a teaspoon of salt, or to taste, and up to ½ teaspoon of sugar. Refrigerate. Use within a few days.
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