How to Cut and Deseed a Pomegranate
Pomegranates contain antioxidants, offer many health benefits and serve as a great snack. Don't be intimidated by its appearance and follow my how-to instructions to learn how to cut and deseed this delicious fruit!
Instructions
- Wash the exterior of the pomegranate thoroughly.
- Using a knife, remove the crown of the pomegranate, until you see the seeds and ridges from the top. The ridges are white lines that separate the pomegranate into individual sections.
- Score the skin, from top to bottom, cutting along the ridges.
- Using your fingers, gently pry the pomegranate open, breaking it into sections.
- Working with one section at a time, gently push the seeds away from the white membranes into a large bowl. You may deseed while submerging each section underwater as well to avoid juice from splattering everywhere.
- Run the bowl of seeds with some water. Using a strainer or your hands, remove the membranes that float to the surface until only seeds remain.
- Carefully strain the water or pour the seeds into a colander. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you do not see ridges, just cut along the skin (not cutting too deep, or you will puncture the seeds and cause a mess!)