A Fresh Guacamole Recipe with Orange Juice–a Surprise Twist
Sneak Preview: This Fresh Guacamole Recipe with Orange Juice is a hand-mixed guacamole recipe with a squeeze of fresh orange juice instead of the more common lime or lemon juice.
Who doesn’t love a good secret that makes life better? This guacamole recipe has a secret that makes traditional guacamole better. So, if you’re a guacamole lover like me, let’s talk.
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For example, there’s cardamom in my sweet yeast bread, chocolate in my chili, and ground cloves in my cinnamon rolls. The amounts are small, so the flavor is unrecognizable, adding a distinctive touch.
The secret ingredient in my guacamole is a squeeze of fresh orange juice. I learned it from watching the waiters at Boudro’s, my favorite restaurant on the Riverwalk in San Antonio.
This recipe is my version. You can see the authentic recipe on Boudro’s website.
What’s the secret to buying avocados without bruises?
You can read all about how I buy avocados here, but for this article, I’ll summarize. First, purchase the hard-as-a-rock and green-as-a-leprechaun avocado about 2-3 days before you want to use them. Then, let them ripen on the counter.
When they are soft on the stem end, refrigerate them. I buy avocadoes once a week. So they are in constant rotation from the grocery bag to the ripening bowl to the produce drawer in my fridge.
If you want to buy avocados on the same day, go to the best market or fresh fruit stand in town where the produce is more expensive. The avocados are usually less shop weary.
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Press ever-so-lightly at the stem end. If it gives a little, it should be good. Experience helps with knowing an avocado is at its perfect ripeness.
What if I don’t have orange juice on hand?
Lime juice and lemon juice are the more common ingredients used in guacamole to balance the richness of avocadoes. Either or both citrus juices can easily substitute for orange juice.
What kind of texture do you prefer with your guacamole?
Guacamole is subject to personal tastes and family traditions, like meatloaf or potato salad. I like mine chunky (chunkier than shown above– it got a touch too much love in the whole mixing and picture-taking process).
Try adding one of the following to this guacamole recipe:
- a few dashes of hot sauce like Frank’s Red Hot or Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce
- a spicier salsa
- chopped fresh garlic
- Pico De Gallo
- Chopped onions or onion powder
No raw onions are allowed in my guacamole. My favorite salsa adds the ideal onion flavor. Almost any variety made by D.L. Jardines will work.
How to serve guacamole:
Serve guacamole as a dip with corn or tortilla chips. I also like guacamole on sandwiches like a BLT or a San Antonion Bean Burger. Try guacamole on toast (spread like jelly) or used as a condiment alongside other Mexican food.
How to make fresh guacamole with orange juice:
How should I store leftover guac?
That is a good question. I’ve tried leaving the seed in the prepared guac. But, unfortunately, that experiment was not successful.
Plastic wrap isn’t much better. You still have to remove the top layer physically.
I like Faith Durand’s idea over at kitchn.com. Cover leftover guacamole with a thin layer of water. Add a lid and refrigerate.
Pour the water off when you are ready to use it. It will be a bit water-logged on the surface, but if you stir it up, your avocado dip will be good as new.
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If you have questions or suggestions, email me privately to Paula at saladinajar.com. Hope to see you again soon! Paula
A Fresh Guacamole Recipe with Orange Juice
Ingredients
- 3 avocados - large, ripe
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- juice of one-half orange
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro - chopped
Instructions
- Slice avocado lengthwise and split in half. Remove the flesh to a small bowl.
- Use a table knife to chop avocados until chunky. Mix in salsa and orange juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh tomatoes and cilantro if desired.
Paula Rhodes, author
I’m a retired home economist, wife, mother, grandmother, and creator of Saladinajar.com. I believe you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Here you’ll find time-saving tips, troubleshooting advice, and confidence-inspiring recipes to make life in the kitchen more fun, appetizing, and satisfying.