How to Cut a Pomegranate
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How to Cut a Pomegranate
Description
How to Cut a Pomegranate details a method for opening and extracting the seeds from this fruit. The instructions emphasize cutting off just the top of the pomegranate, then slicing along the internal sections without piercing the skin. These segments are gently separated by hand. The main technique uses a wooden spoon to tap the backside of the fruit sections held over a bowl, causing the seeds to fall out. An optional step involves soaking the seeds in cold water to separate the white pith, which floats and can be skimmed off, leaving clean seeds ready to eat or use.
The texture of the resulting pomegranate seeds is juicy and firm, making them suitable for fresh consumption or use in salads, baking, or garnishing. The method focuses on minimizing damage to seeds and reducing mess during preparation.
To store the seeds, pat them dry after rinsing if applicable, and keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. This ensures they remain fresh and ready to use for several days after preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 pomegranate
- 6-8 cups water optional, cold
Instructions
- Cut off the top (flower side) of the pomegranate, about 1/2 inch down the pomegranate, being careful not to go past the skin of the pomegranate. Wiggle off the top and set aside.
- Slice down the sides of the pomegranate following the veins inside to divide the pomegranate into segments, again being careful not to cut past the skin.
- Use your hands to loosen up the sections of the pomegranate to separate the sections along your cut lines.
- Place the pomegranate section in your hand over a large bowl (seeds-side-down) and hit the back firmly with a wooden spoon. The seeds pop right out! Repeat with the second half.
- To get rid of any white debris that might end up in your bowl, add cold water and it floats to the top where you can easily skim off the white pith, then drain well in a strainer and enjoy.
Notes
- After removing seeds, dry them thoroughly before storing to maintain freshness for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings (as a topping)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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