Discover the easiest and cleanest way to deseed a pomegranate with no stains, no mess, and perfectly juicy seeds every time.
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There are many methods for deseeding a pomegranate. For example, one method is to slice the fruit in half, place it in your palm, and then put it over a bowl. Then, with a kitchen tool (like a spatula), you repeatedly smack the back of it. Eventually, the seeds fall from the fruit into the bowl.
This method is practical, but it’s not my favorite method, and here’s why.
There are two problems with this method.
- One, while tapping the fruit on the back, some of the deep red liquid splashes out of the bowl and sometimes onto the walls (and it happened to me!).
- Two, this method stains my hands, and I am not a fan of bloody fingers.
Overall, my goal is to have a stain-free experience when eating them myself and mainly when I serve them to my little ones.
How to Open a Pomegranate (the mess-free way)
- First, slice the fruit into fourths with a sharp knife.
- Next, place one of the pomegranate pieces into a large bowl filled with water. Gently spread it open and wiggle out the seeds with your fingers. Be gentle, you don’t want the juice to burst out. However, if it does, it will just squirt into the water and not onto you!
- Finally, drain the pink water and give the pomegranate seeds a good rinse. Stain-free pomegranate seeds are the final result.
How to Eat a Pomegranate
Pomegranates are really delicious, and I highly recommend trying one if you haven’t already.
The taste is sweet yet tart. Each one resembles ruby red diamonds. They are truly delicious in salads, atop winter squash recipes, and creatively used in many savory sides as well.
After I’ve collected all of the seeds, I like to give them an extra rinse. This will ensure the pomegranate seeds are stain-free and eliminate any unwanted membrane pieces.
When are Pomegranates in season?
Pomegranates are relatively available throughout winter—usually between September and sometime around January. Grab one while they are fresh. They are sweet and filled with antioxidant power!
Why do you fill a bowl with cold water?
The cold water helps loosen the seeds and the membrane, so they come out easily.
Do I immerse the whole pomegranate or just the sections?
It is easier to work in small sections, so I recommend only working with a quarter of the pomegranate at a time.
Overall Tips for Success
Read the recipe from start to finish. You will better understand therecip’ ’ss flow and identify any unfamiliar words or methods.
Shop for the ingredients beforehand. When you shop ahead, you are less likely to swap out ingredients youon’ttt have, which helps you avoid a recipe fail.
How to Eat and Deseed a Pomegranate (no stains!)
Ingredients
- 1 Pomegranate
- Water
Instructions
- Slice the fruit into fourths with a sharp knife. Set aside.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water.
- Place one of the pomegranate pieces into the water. Gently spread it open. Gently wiggle out the seeds with your fingers. Be gentle not to burst the juice out. However, if it does, it will just squirt into the water and not onto you!
- Drain the pink water and give the pomegranate seeds a good rinse. Stain-free pomegranate seeds are the final result.
- Enjoy alone, use as a garnish for baked chicken, sauteed green beans, or tossed into salads.
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Comments & Reviews
Kathryn says
This is all such great information, thanks for sharing! I’m so glad I read this as we love pomegranates! 🙂
Nic says
Okay, what?!! Who knew? I did not, that’s for sure! Thanks for this, such great information!
Elaine says
Oh wow, I’ve learnt so many new tips here on deseeding pomegranate. Thanks a lot for sharing them!
Jenny says
This is so helpful! Previously I was doing the “whack the pomegranate” method and it was so messy. Your method is much easier!