D Dr. Fedwell Well-Known Member Joined Feb 26, 2007 Messages 76 Reaction score 0 Location Haiku Maui Jul 24, 2011 #1 Going to make a wit soon and wanted to use the peel from the orange in my yard. Should I just use the zest, or more of the peel too? Not sure what type they are, but def untreated and taste pretty good.
Going to make a wit soon and wanted to use the peel from the orange in my yard. Should I just use the zest, or more of the peel too? Not sure what type they are, but def untreated and taste pretty good.
J jmick Well-Known Member Joined Jan 22, 2009 Messages 144 Reaction score 1 Location SE Wisconsin Jul 24, 2011 #2 you only want to use the zest. Don't use the pith - the white stuff under the peel. It is bitter and won't provide the flavor you are looking for.
you only want to use the zest. Don't use the pith - the white stuff under the peel. It is bitter and won't provide the flavor you are looking for.