How to Cut a Pomegranate

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Learning how to cut a pomegranate without making a mess can be super easy. Easily deseed your favorite fruit to add to your favorite salads and snacks. Ruby red pomegranate seeds are super juicy, and all you need is a knife and cutting board to enjoy this yummy fruit.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: pomegranate

Author: Rena

Equipment

Sharp knife
Bowl of water

Ingredients

1 large Pomegranate

Instructions

Lay the 1 large Pomegranate on the cutting board. Using a knife, slice ¼-inch off the top and bottom of the pomegranate.
Look at the pomegranate after cutting the top off. Notice the thin ridges along the surface. There will be 5 to 6 ridges in the fruit.
Slice the skin off the pomegranate alongside each of the thin ridges from top to bottom. Be careful not to cut all the way through the arils.
Use your hands to gently peel or slice the pomegranate open alongside the sliced ridges. Divide the pomegranate into four segments.
Fill a bowl of water and either submerge each pomegranate segment in the water or hold it over the bowl of water. Use your hands to gently remove the arils from the skin and membranes of the pomegranate.
The arils will sink into the bottom of the bowl while the tiny membranes float over the water.
Using your hands, remove the debris and membranes and discard them. Rinse and drain the arils.
Use as needed or store in an airtight container in the fridge for later use.

Notes

Use a sharp knife so you can easily slice the pomegranate segments. Using a dull knife will make slicing and deseeding a pomegranate difficult.
Soaking the seeds will yield optimal results and clean arils.
You can either eat the entire seed or discard the tiny membranes after eating each aril.
Keep another bowl handy as you peel the pomegranate so you can keep your hands clean during the process.

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