I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
with the Valencia oranges.

So, I can always make juice and and sugar, but that's seems kinda
icky. What else can I use them for? The only other ideas I have are
to use the juice with baked chicken or poultry. I could stuff a bird
with a cut orange (one down, 68 more to go). Any thoughts?
thanks!

Laura asked:

> I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
> from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
> with the Valencia oranges.
>
> So, I can always make juice and and sugar, but that's seems kinda
> icky. What else can I use them for? The only other ideas I have are
> to use the juice with baked chicken or poultry. I could stuff a bird
> with a cut orange (one down, 68 more to go). Any thoughts?

Seviche
Salad dressings
Mixed drinks
Braised pork or beef


Bob

"Laura from MomsRetro.com" > wrote in message
oups.com...
> I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
> from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
> with the Valencia oranges.
>
> So, I can always make juice and and sugar, but that's seems kinda
> icky.

nah, just shit can them.

what to do with rotten oranges? HEY I GOT AN IDEA, WHY NOT ACQUIRE A TASTE
FOR THEM, LOL

COME'ON DEAR THE JOHNSONS ARE HAVING US OVER FOR RANCID ORANGES


rancid is rancid
bacteria is bacteria dear

wooo

best you could do is.. peel one back just a little...
close your eyes, pinch your nose.. and stick the tip of your tongue on it

THEN SHIT CAN'EM

If you can eat a rotten orange and get by with it, you've just uncovered a
whole new genre of food

ON THIS I am going back to bid.
Im sleepy again. woo hoo

"Laura wrote:

I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
> from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
> with the Valencia oranges.
>
> So, I can always make juice and and sugar, but that's seems kinda
> icky. What else can I use them for? The only other ideas I have are
> to use the juice with baked chicken or poultry. I could stuff a bird
> with a cut orange (one down, 68 more to go). Any thoughts?
> thanks!

Lucky you - make marmalade!

Dora
>

Laura from MomsRetro.com wrote:
> I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
> from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
> with the Valencia oranges.
>
> So, I can always make juice and and sugar, but that's seems kinda
> icky. What else can I use them for? The only other ideas I have are
> to use the juice with baked chicken or poultry. I could stuff a bird
> with a cut orange (one down, 68 more to go). Any thoughts?
> thanks!

Mojo criollo

"Laura from MomsRetro.com" > wrote in message
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>I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
> from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
> with the Valencia oranges.

Hmmm can you do that with Grapefruit or would that be icky? I have a bag of
grapefruit that is still very yummy but I dont know if I will eat it all
alone.

Tori

Laura from MomsRetro.com wrote:
> I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
> from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
> with the Valencia oranges.
>
> So, I can always make juice and and sugar, but that's seems kinda
> icky. What else can I use them for? The only other ideas I have are
> to use the juice with baked chicken or poultry. I could stuff a bird
> with a cut orange (one down, 68 more to go). Any thoughts?
> thanks!


Substitute the sour oranges for key limes in key lime pie. I've had
that only once and thought it was wonderful.


--Lia

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Laura from MomsRetro.com > wrote:
>I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
>from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
>with the Valencia oranges.
>
>So, I can always make juice and and sugar, but that's seems kinda
>icky. What else can I use them for? The only other ideas I have are
>to use the juice with baked chicken or poultry. I could stuff a bird
>with a cut orange (one down, 68 more to go). Any thoughts?
>thanks!
>

Make lemon recipes (lemon curd, lemon bars, the like) with the oranges
instead. You might try adding a little less sugar and tasting to see if
you got the sweet-tart ratio right.

Hope your tree survived!

Charlotte
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"Tori M" > wrote in message
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>
> "Laura from MomsRetro.com" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>>I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
>> from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
>> with the Valencia oranges.
>
> Hmmm can you do that with Grapefruit or would that be icky? I have a bag
> of grapefruit that is still very yummy but I dont know if I will eat it
> all alone.
>

Found my answer.

Tori

"Laura from MomsRetro.com" > wrote in message
oups.com...
>I managed to save the oranges on my tree here in Southern California
> from the frost. But, they're a little tart! I've heard that happens
> with the Valencia oranges.
>
> So, I can always make juice and and sugar, but that's seems kinda
> icky. What else can I use them for? The only other ideas I have are
> to use the juice with baked chicken or poultry. I could stuff a bird
> with a cut orange (one down, 68 more to go). Any thoughts?
> thanks!
>

Try using them in places where you'd normally use lemons. Think Orange Meringue Pie
or make an orange tart. Use the juice to glaze a pork loin roast. Make marmalade, or
if you don't like that, make orange sauce for a condiment. Orange chicken comes to
mind. Combine it with Hoisin sauce to marinade and glaze a roasted chicken. Use with
fish as you would lemon. Orange is great with mild fish, like halibut. If you're a
tea drinker, slice a couple and throw them in with a pitcher of tea.

Juice a few and make this:

2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup superfine sugar (more or less to taste)
2 Tbsp powdered egg white
2 cups crushed ice
1 tsp vanilla

Blend everything all together. I like to leave the pulp in with my juice. To change
it up, you can add strawberries, peaches, mango, pineapple, etc. Leave out some or
all of the ice and use frozen fruits for an even smoother, more flavorful beverage.
The vanilla is optional, but tastes particularly good with orange alone, and
orange-strawberry.

Reduce some of the juice with some brown sugar for a pork rib glaze. And, if you
still have a lot leftover, you can look up a recipe for orange Curaçao. I used to
have a recipe, but I am not sure where it went. I know it involved sour (bitter)
oranges, rum, sugar. Can't remember what all else.

Hope this helps,
kimberly

Lots of great ideas! I like the marmalade and the juice ideas
especially!
thanks!