Episode 071 - When To Find Blood Oranges

In episode 071 learn what is the best time of year to buy blood oranges and what to look for when you are in the grocery store.

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🛒 Before You Checkout

What you need to know before you checkout at the grocery store or market:

Often people say bigger is better. But I don't find that with citrus. Not all the time but often smaller fruit has more flavor to it. I would say when buying blood oranges don't go for the largest fruit. Go for fruit that feels the heaviest in your hand as that will be the juiciest.

Also as I mentioned skin color isn't all the important. The darker skin usually meas the fruit was exposed to colder temperature and is not a guarantee it will taste better. And some blood oranges don't get much color on their skin. So don't let skin being a determining factor when making a blood orange purchase.

📚 Additional Resources

Here are our favorite blood orang recipes we just know you are going to love.

• Blood Orange Granita - A refreshing retreat, made of small ice crystals that can be made in the freezer without any special equipment. You got a pan and a fork you can make it.
• Blood Orange Sherbet - Take Alton Brown's recipe for orange sherbet, and replace the regular orange juice with blood orange juice.
• Blood Orange/Strawberry Jam - How to make a small batch of strawberry jam using blood oranges to up the flavor ante.

Also check out our blog post on the Differences Between an Orange and a Blood Orange.