How To Cut a Pomegranate
Learn how to cut a pomegranate and remove the seeds, with this easy step-by-step guide. Pomegranate seeds, called arils, are a beautiful bright red color, making them a delicious and stunning addition to so many recipes!
Ingredients
- 1 pomegranate
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to cut a thin slice from the stem end (the bottom) of the pomegranate. This is the opposite side of the blossom end.
- Feel for the ridges along the sides of the pomegranate and cut slits along the ridge through the outside of the pomegranate, being careful not to cut all the way through the membranes and seeds.
- Use your thumbs to pull the segments of pomegranate apart into 4-6 sections.
- Fill a large bowl with 2-3 inches of water.
- Hold a section of the pomegranate over the bowl of water and pull apart the seeds from the white pith, letting it all fall into the bowl. The seeds will mostly sink to the bottom of the water, while the white membrane will float to the top.
- Once you’ve removed all of the seeds from each section of the pomegranate, use a spoon, or your hands, to scoop off all of the floating white membrane pieces from the bowl and discard.
- Pour the bowl of water filled with the pomegranate seeds through a fine mesh strainer.
- Allow the pomegranate seeds to dry, then serve them in your favorite recipes, or store them in the refrigerator or freezer for later.
Notes
- Place the arils in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
- Spread the arils out in a single layer on a parchment paper lined plate or baking sheet and place it in the freezer for 1 hour. Once the seeds are frozen solid you can transfer them to a freezer safe container or zip-top freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- One pomegranate will contain approximately 1 1/2 cups arils.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 234kcal (12%)Carbohydrates 53g (18%)Protein 5g (10%)Fat 3g (5%)Sodium 8mgPotassium 666mg (19%)Fiber 11g (44%)Sugar 39g (43%)Vitamin C 29mg (35%)Calcium 28mg (3%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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