Tomato Juice Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Tomatoes

   Wash the fresh tomatoes under running water to remove any dirt or impurities. Cut them into quarters.

2. 2

   Cook the Tomatoes

   In a medium saucepan, combine the quartered tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft.

3. 3

   Blend the Mixture

   Remove the saucepan from heat. Using a blender or an immersion blender, puree the tomato and water mixture until smooth. If using a standard blender, be cautious with hot liquids; blend in batches if necessary.

4. 4

   Strain the Juice

   Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher. Use a spatula to press down on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.

5. 5

   Season the Juice

   Stir in the salt, sugar, black pepper, lemon juice, and celery salt. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Chill and Serve

   Refrigerate the tomato juice for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled in a glass, garnished with a celery stick or lemon wedge if desired.