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How to Cut a Pomegranate
Knowing How to Cut a Pomegranate without making a big mess seems impossible but it's actually quite easy! The sweet and tart juice surrounding the seeds makes a fantastic addition to many recipes, or eat them for a quick snack!
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pomegranate
Instructions
- Locate the blossom end and cut about ½-inch from the top. Slice in a circular fashion around the pomegranate in order to remove it.
- Feel along the sides of the pomegranate to locate 5-6 ridges. You can also see the white lines of pith from the top which will indicate where you should cut. Score the skin about ¼-inch deep around the circumference of the fruit, being careful not to slice all of the way through. Repeat this step on all of the ridges.
- Carefully peel apart the pomegranate and separate it into pieces to reveal the arils.
- Place the segments into a large bowl of water and brush away the seeds from the white membranes using your hands. The seeds should sink to the bottom of the bowl of water while the white membranes will float.
- Remove the white pieces from the water and drain the pomegranate seeds in a colander.
- To Make Pomegranate Juice: Place arils in a citrus juicer and press until juice runs out. Repeat this process until you have your desired amount of juice.
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Notes
- To Store: Place the pomegranate seeds, or arils, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- To Freeze: Arrange the arils on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for 2 hours. Then transfer to a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 1 year.
Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.