How to Seed a Pomegranate
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1 pomegranate
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Course
Others
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
How to Seed a Pomegranate
Description
How to Seed a Pomegranate presents a technique for removing the edible arils from the fruit with minimal mess. The process starts by cutting off the ends and scoring the outer shell along natural divisions. Submerging the scored fruit in water helps contain the juice that can otherwise squirt and stain surfaces. Breaking the fruit apart underwater reveals the arils and membranes separately; the arils sink while the membranes float, assisting in easy separation. Two methods are described for removing the arils: manually pulling them off or tapping the skin with a wooden spoon to dislodge the seeds. This approach minimizes juice loss and ensures the delicate arils are harvested intact.
The method is practical for anyone working with pomegranates whether for snacking, cooking, or garnishing. It reduces cleanup and preserves the vibrant seeds for use in salads, desserts, or beverages. Following these steps helps make the sometimes tricky fruit accessible and usable without waste.
Ingredients
- 1 pomegranate whole
Instructions
- Cut the ends off of the pomegranate, but don’t discard them. There are precious seeds still tucked inside of those ends!
- Score the pomegranate between the natural breaks (white sections) between the seeds.
- Place the pomegranate in a large bowl of water.Make sure that the water is high enough so that you can completely submerge the fruit so that the juice squirts into the water, rather than out of the bowl.
- Using your hands, break apart the pomegranate at the scored sections.
- There are a couple of different ways to do the next part. I typically use the first method, but have been told by a friend that the second method is sure-fire and easier:
- Method 1: Use your fingers to remove the arils, separating them from the membranes.
- Method 2: Hold a pomegranate piece, aril-side down into the water, and whack the skin with a wooden spoon. The arils should fall out into the water.
- The empty membranes of the pomegranate will float to the surface of the water, and the arils will sink to the bottom of the bowl. Use a slotted spoon to remove and discard the membranes.
- Pour the contents of the bowl into a strainer to capture the arils.
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Overall Rating
5
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