How to Cut a Pomegranate
Total Time
1 min
Prep Time
1 min
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 Pomegranate
- 6-8 cups cold water (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Use your hands to loosen up the sections of the pomegranate to separate the sections along your cut lines.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
To Store Seeds:
Once you remove the seeds from the skin, pat them dry with paper towels if you rinsed with water, and store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
