You can also try soaking the beets in cool water for a few minutes, then scrubbing them. Soaking can help loosen up the dirt so it comes off more easily.
If you’re not sure what you prefer, make 2 batches, one with and one without the peel—then do a taste test.
The pulp you’re left with will be pretty dry—which is a good thing! It’s great for your compost pile if you want to make sure you get as much out of your produce as possible.
You can use any liquid in place of water—try a fruit juice to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.
Gather the edges of the cheesecloth together and twist them closed to make a sack. Twist the edges together, then squeeze down to further extract the juice into the bowl. You can also use a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer, which might not be as messy.
If you’re using a blender or food processor, throw all of your vegetables in together with about 1/3 cup (79 ml) of water or apple juice.
While you can leave the peel on your cucumbers and beets, you definitely want to peel your lemons—lemon peel can be bitter—and remove as many seeds as possible.
If you’re using a juicer, put your oranges in first, kale second, apples third, carrots fourth, beets fifth, and ginger last. Give your juice a quick stir to thoroughly mix the flavors. With a blender or food processor, pour in about 1/3 cup (79 ml) of apple juice.
Sweeteners: honey, agave, stevia, maple syrup Fruits: watermelon, apple, lemon, lime Vegetables: cucumber, carrots, leafy greens Supplements: ginger, turmeric, chia seeds
