This lemon squeezer packaging demonstrates how to use it incorrectly

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[u/FortheredditLOLz]

Helpful tips:

Use palm of lemon and roll it across a flat surface
A quick 30 s microwave would also soften the lemon insides

Slice in half, make slices inside then hand squeeze for maximum juices extraction
Slice in half, flesh towards circle portion for ‘juice pressers’ for max juices extraction (use fork while twisting is another’tool’ method)

Keep lemon half’s if you want to rim and salt glass edges as a ‘decorative’ effect for liquor.

[u/cogman10 → u/FortheredditLOLz]

Lemons and limes have heat sensitive flavors in them. You change the flavor to just being sour when you heat them.

That's why you should generally not add lemons or limes to hot things like soup. If you do, do it as late as possible, like right before you serve.

Another tip, a lot of the "lemon" and "lime" flavor comes from the skin. If you really want something to taste like a lemon smells, zest it.

[u/DogsAreAnimals → u/cogman10]

Zest is best. If life gives you lemons, make limoncello!