How to Peel a Pomegranate Without a Mess
This is the best way to cut and de-seed a pomegranate without a mess, in very little time, and have pomegranate seeds year-round.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- pomegranates
Instructions
How to Cut a Pomegranate
- Cut the ends off of the pomegranate.
- Lay the pomegranate with the flat surface side down on the cutting board. Cut from the center outward rotating every 90 degrees. You will be left with 4 quarters of the pomegranate
How To De-Seed a Pomegranate
- Add a few pomegranate quarters to a large bowl of water.
- Gently remove the seeds from the white peel.
- The seeds will sink to the bottom, and the peel will float to the top. Skim the peel from the water. Continue to de-seed the pomegranate quarters until finished.
- Remove all of the white peels from the water.
- Strain the pomegranate seeds using a strainer.
- Store the pomegranate in an airtight container or eat right away.
Notes
- Storage: Store pomegranate seeds in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 or 5 days. Pomegranate seeds store very well in an airtight freezer bag in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 21g