How to Seed a Pomegranate
Master the art of seeding a pomegranate with this quick and mess-free technique that takes just 10 minutes! This step-by-step guide reveals how to effortlessly extract the jewel-like arils while keeping your kitchen spotless. Using nothing but a ripe pomegranate, a sharp knife, and a bowl of water, you'll minimize splatter and easily separate the seeds from the bitter white membrane. Perfect for adding a burst of color and flavor to salads, desserts, or savory dishes, these fresh pomegranate seeds are a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. Store them in the fridge for up to five days and elevate your weekly recipes with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Pomegranate
Instructions
1. Begin by selecting a ripe pomegranate. Look for one that feels heavy for its size and has smooth, unbroken skin.
2. Place the pomegranate on a sturdy cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice off about 1/4 inch from the top of the fruit to expose the seeds (arils) just beneath the skin.
3. Locate the ridges along the sides of the pomegranate. These are faint lines or seams visible on the fruit's surface. Use your knife to lightly score along these ridges, cutting just through the skin but not all the way into the seeds.
4. Once scored, place the pomegranate in a large bowl filled with cold water. Gently break the fruit apart along the scored lines into segments, keeping it underwater to minimize splattering.
5. With your fingers, gently loosen the seeds from the white membrane while still keeping the segments submerged in water. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl, while the membrane will float to the top.
6. Skim off the floating pieces of membrane and discard them.
7. Once all the seeds are separated, pour the contents of the bowl through a fine-mesh strainer to drain the water.
8. Transfer the seeds to a clean bowl or container. They are now ready to eat, use in recipes, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 666 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
