How to peel a pomegranate in just a few simple steps with very little mess! This tried and true method is the best way to peel a pomegranate without loosing precious arils.
When you are peeling a pomegranate you risk staining your clothing or bruising the arils, we have found a way that prevents both of these from happening! This approach for how to peel a pomegranate easy will change the way you look at this delightful and delicious fruit!
Peeling a Pomegranate
This fruit is one that I have a love-hate relationship with. I love the way it tastes but I have always hated the struggle of cutting it and extracting the seeds from it. People have experimented for years about the best way to deseed and eat pomegranates and I feel like this method is the best I have come across. One of the biggest obstacles is how to avoid staining your clothing and not destroying the arils during extraction. With this new approach you bypass the mess and go straight to enjoying this delightful fruit! Read on to find out the trick and you will never go back to the old way again!
Peeling a Pomegranate Ingredients and Equipment
Pomegranates: Set aside however many pomegranates you want to peel and eat.
Bowl of cold water: You will need a large bowl of cold water for this peeling method, the bigger the bowl the better.
How to Peel a Pomegranate
Start by filling a large bowl with cold water, set aside.
Then, with a small knife, cut a few slices into the top of the pomegranate. Be careful, they do drip. It is best to hold it over the bowl of water, it catches the mess.
Proceed to set the pomegranate in the bowl of the cold water and start digging into the cut openings.
Prepare to have cold hands and just start peeling away. The white skin will float, and the seeds will sink. Scrape off the floaties (technical cooking word) and toss them in the trash.
Once you have cleaned the entire pomegranate, lay the seeds out on some paper towels to dry.
Serve and eat immediately or store in an airtight container to save for later.
Enjoy!
Peeling a Pomegranate
Ingredients
- Pomegranates
Instructions
- Start by filling a large bowl with cold water, set aside.
- Then, with a small knife, cut a few slices into the top of the pomegranate. Be careful, they do drip. It is best to hold it over the bowl of water, it catches the mess.
- Proceed to set the pomegranate in the bowl of the cold water and start digging into the cut openings.
- Prepare to have cold hands and just start peeling away. The white skin will float, and the seeds will sink. Scrape off the floaties (technical cooking word) and toss them in the trash.
- Once you have cleaned the entire pomegranate, lay the seeds out on some paper towels to dry.
- Serve and eat immediately or store in an airtight container to save for later.
Notes
Nutrition
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Can you freeze pomegranate seeds?
You can freeze these tasty little seeds! Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, in a single layer. Put the baking sheet in the freezer for about 2 hours to start the freezing process. After that, transfer the seeds to a ziplocked storage bag and store them in the freezer. They will last 2-3 months.
How to choose a delicious pomegranate?
The best way to picking a nice ripe pomegranate is by using your sense of touch. Grab one that is a decent size, filling your hand and slightly bigger than your palm. Pick up a few that are about the same size and choose the one that feels the heaviest. The heavy feel is a sign of a juicy and ripe fruit.
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How to peel a pomegranate in just a few easy steps with less mess! This fantastic new method is the best way to peel a pomegranate without loosing precious seeds.
Alana says
My son love pomegranates but They are such a pain to get the seeds out I dont buy them very often. SO I will try this and I hope it works since it is Pomegranate season