{"id":1907450,"date":"2023-08-15T13:44:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T18:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1907450"},"modified":"2023-08-15T13:44:25","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T18:44:25","slug":"proctor-silex-juicer-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/proctor-silex-juicer-review\/","title":{"rendered":"We Tried an Electric Juicer and Unlocked the Secret to Fuss-Free Homemade Lemonade"},"content":{"rendered":"Nothing screams summer like lemons. The sweet and sour fruit is easily one of my favorites, and there are dozens of ways to incorporate it into sweet and savory dishes<\/a>. Whether it's kicking back on the porch with a frosty glass of lemonade or adding a tablespoon to hot tea, I consider having fresh-squeezed lemon juice on hand a simple luxury.\r\n\r\nBut spending precious time hand-squeezing lemons simply isn't the way I like to spend my afternoons. That's why, when offered the opportunity, I jumped at the chance to review the Alex's Lemonade Stand Proctor Silex juicer<\/a>. Not only does this fast and furious citrus juicer pack a big punch in a small package, but it also supports childhood cancer research. There's nothing sweeter than that!\r\n

What is the Proctor Silex juicer?<\/h2>\r\n\"Electric\r\n\r\nThe Proctor Silex juicer<\/a> is touted as an easy way to whip up your favorite lemonade recipes<\/a> in mere minutes. Because it's a citrus juicer, any citrus fruit is fair game for this machine. Use it to turn extra limes into salad dressing, or easily mix up some spiked lemonade<\/a> for backyard barbecues.\r\n\r\nUnlike a masticating juicer<\/a> or \"slow juicer<\/a>\" which uses sharp grinders to extract juice, the Proctor Silex juicer doesn't pulverize fruit. Instead, it uses a rotating extractor to crush up the pulp. This releases citrus juices and leaves the exterior intact. It's perfect for those who like to reserve the rind for zest!\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop Now\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Proctor-Silex-66331-Lemonade-Citrus\/dp\/B008BBCZ3K\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n

How We Tested the Proctor Silex Citrus Juicer<\/h2>\r\n\"Extracting\r\n\r\nUsing the juicer is simple. Just assemble it according to the instructions. Then, use the dial on the handle to choose the desired pulp ratio and pick between the small reamer and large reamer. Pop the reamer on top of the pulp control basket, then plug in the machine.\r\n\r\nCut your choice of citrus fruit in half and press the cut side against the reamer, gently adding a bit of pressure to the machine. When you push down, the reamer automatically begins spinning, crushing the pulp and extracting the juice into the pitcher. Markings on the side of the pitcher tell you how much juice has been extracted.\r\n\r\nOnce finished with juicing, cleanup is a breeze. Rinse the components in the sink or pop them in the dishwasher.\r\n

Product Features<\/h2>\r\n\"Dissembled\r\n\r\nThe Proctor Silex juicer is about the same size as the Magic Bullet mini juicer<\/a> and stands at 8.6 inches tall. Each juicer, capable of producing up to 34 ounces of juice, weighs in at only 2.2 pounds. It takes up about the same amount of counter space as the average toaster. Because of the speediness of the juicer, it's easy to make enough lemon juice to freeze for future desserts (like a sunny citrus cheesecake<\/a>\u2014yum!).\r\n\r\nEach juicer comes with a base with cord storage, center shaft, pitcher, two-piece pulp control basket, small and large reamers and a lid for storage. A clever dial on the handle chooses the amount of pulp in the juice and offers five options. The small reamer works well for lemons and limes (hello, lemon curd<\/a> summer), while the bigger one is more suited towards grapefruit and oranges.\r\n\r\nAs a bonus, the juicer arrives with its own recipe booklet with recipes like glazed lemonade cookies and limeade.\r\n

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