Copycat Homemade V8 Juice Recipe
This homemade V8 juice recipe is an easy and cost-effective way to enjoy a nutritious vegetable juice blend tailored to your taste. Combining fresh tomatoes, beets, carrots, cucumbers, and herbs, simmered and pureed to create a thick, flavorful juice packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables and Herbs
- 5 medium-large tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 beet, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 small cucumbers, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Others
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 dash Tabasco sauce
- 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the extra virgin olive oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic, beet, and carrot. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Simmer to Soften: Reduce heat to medium and cook the vegetables for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps break down the vegetables, intensifying flavor and softening their texture for blending.
- Season the Base: Season the vegetable mixture with salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed for your preferred flavor profile.
- Blend Vegetables: Remove the pot from heat and transfer the cooked mixture to a blender. Add the fresh parsley and chopped cucumbers. Pulse 2-3 times to break up the remaining chunks. The mixture will be thick and chunky at this stage.
- Strain the Juice: Pour the blended mixture through a food mill fitted with the smallest holed plate. This step removes seeds and fibrous bits to achieve a smooth texture.
- Final Blending: Return the strained juice to the blender and blend on high for about 1 minute until the juice achieves a smooth, pourable consistency. If desired, add up to 1 cup of filtered water to dilute the juice to your preferred thickness.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the juice until chilled. Serve cold, garnished with parsley, lemon, or cucumber slices if you like.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce according to your spice and flavor preference.
- Water can be added to dilute the juice if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Using a food mill is key to achieving the classic smooth texture with some body — feel free to skip if you prefer a chunkier juice.
- This juice is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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