FRESH TOMATO JUICE

Fresh Tomato Juice image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories non-alcoholic drinks, project

Time 1h

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.
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.
Season with a teaspoon of salt, or to taste, and up to 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Refrigerate. Use within a few days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1498 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams