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Pomegranate Seeds

Published: December 22, 2020 | Last Updated: December 15, 2021 | Lisa 1 Comment
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Last Updated December 15th, 2021 at 06:49 pm by Lisa

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Learn the simple way to juice and seed pomegranates. Step-by-step instructions on how to open, seed, and juice pomegranate arils plus ways to use pomegranates in recipes.

Once you try this cooking tip, you will love using pomegranates...

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A large red pomegranate with the top cut off and cut down the side.
A ripe pomegranate cut open showing the pomegranate arils to use in recipes.

How To Open Pomegranates

  1. Cut the ½" off the top crown of the pomegranate where the stem is, and set aside.
  2. Using a small knife, run the knife down the pomegranate skin along the white pith to the bottom, but not through the bottom center of the pomegranate (this keeps it held together for the next step).
  3. Cut straight down the side of the pomegranate all the way around about 2-3 apart.
  4. Crack open the pomegranate and remove the center white core pith.
  5. Now break each piece over a bowl and pop out the seeds by running your fingers gently over the aril seeds. This does take some time, and remove be sure to remove the white pith bits that fall into your bowl.

Pomegranate Juice

  1. Place the aril seeds into a strainer that fits into a similar size bowl.
  2. Press down on the pomegranate seeds with a large spoon, letting the juice drain into a bowl.
  3. Store in the refrigerator for up to a couple of days in a Mason jar.

How To Enjoy The Juice

  1. Freeze in cute shape ice cube trays for drinks or for healthy sparkling water.
  2. Sip as a healthy drink.
  3. Make homemade pomegranate juice Mason jar dressing.
  4. Mix into Greek yogurt for a healthy breakfast or snack.
  5. Blend a smoothie using your pomegranate juice.
  6. Splash into a vodka soda cocktail with a twist of lime or orange.

Pomegranate FAQs

When Is Pomegranate Season?

In the United States, the season for pomegranates is from September through January. Pomegranates are grown in the Central Valley of California and in Arizona. The pomegranate is native to what is now a region from modern-day Iran to northern India. Pomegranates have been grown throughout the Middle East, South Asia, and the Mediterranean region for several thousand years.

How To Open Pomegranates?

Pomegranates can be a mess to open and eat but are made neater when you actually eat the entire seed.
1. Start by cutting ½" off the top crown of the pomegranate where the stem is, and set aside.
2. Using a small knife, run the knife down the pomegranate skin along the white pith to the bottom, but not through the bottom center of the pomegranate, this keeps it held together for the next step.
3. Continue all the way around the pomegranate until cuts are made down the sides.
4. Crack open the pomegranate and remove the center white core pith.
5. Now break each piece over a bowl and pop out the seeds by running your fingers gently over the aril seeds. This does take some time, and remove be sure to remove the white pith bits that fall into your bowl.

Pomegranate Recipes

  1. Sprinkle on Christmas and holiday salads
  2. Enjoy as a snack!
  3. Drop a few in a glass of champagne, sparkling water, or prosecco
  4. Pop a few on top of a Breakfast Parfaits
  5. Cover Cheese Balls for a festive sparkle!
  6. Place a few on Holiday Deviled Eggs
  7. Use pomegranate arils as "ornament" decorations a Christmas Tree Salad.
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  • Christmas Deviled Eggs
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Pomegranates: Seed, Juice, and Recipe Ideas

Get Pomegranate Seeds out the easy way. Learn the simple trick to open, seed, and juice pomegranate arils in step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 234kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Epicurean Non-Slip Cutting Board
Chef Knife
Fine Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 whole pomegranate

Instructions

Seed A Pomegranate

  • Cut the ½" off the top crown of the pomegranate where the stem is, and set aside.
  • Using a small knife, run the knife down the pomegranate skin along white pith to the bottom, but not through the bottom center of the pomegranate (this keeps it held together for next step).
  • Continue all the way around the pomegranate until cuts are made down the sides.
  • Crack open the pomegranate and remove the center white core pith.
  • Now break each piece over a bowl and pop our the seeds by running your fingers gently over the aril seeds. This does take some time, and remove be sure to remove the white pith bits that fall into your bowl.

Juice A Pomegranate

  • Place the pomegranate seeds into a strainer that fits into a similar size bowl.
  • Press down on the pomegranate seeds with a large spoon, letting the juice drain into a bowl.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to a couple days in a Mason jar.

Notes

Ways To Use Pomegranate Juice

  • Make homemade Pomegranate Mason Jar Dressing.
  • Mix into Greek yogurt for a healthy treat.
  • Blend a smoothie using your pomegranate juice.
  • Splash into a vodka soda cocktail with a twist of lime or orange.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 665mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin C: 28.8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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  1. Nan says

    March 10, 2018 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    This worked out much easier than I thought it would. There is so much juice in those little boogers! And flavor. I did several at once so I had plenty of options in terms of use. Loved the high tech spoon and strainer method, it really worked beautifully!

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