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Prep:
10
minutes
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Total:
10
minutes
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How to Cut and Deseed a Pomegranate
Pomegranate arils are delicious and nutritious. But if you have a whole fruit on your hands, what's the easiest way to get to the seeds? Here's how!
Ingredients
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1
pomegranate
Equipment:
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Sharp knife
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Medium bowl
Instructions
Slice off the top of the pomegranate (the end with the part that sticks up, the flower or the crown.)
Make several slices, just piercing the outer layer. Try to score along the main segment lines for the most fuss-free deseeding experience.
Pull apart the segments of the pomegranate and place them in a medium bowl of lukewarm water.
Nudge the seeds out with your fingers, letting the seeds sink to the bottom of the bowl and the pith float to the top.
Skim the pith off and discard.
Transfer the arils to a wire-mesh strainer and rinse. Pick off any remaining bits of pith and discard.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Serving:
2
tablepoons
,
Calories:
18
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
4
g
,
Sodium:
1018
mg
,
Fiber:
1
g
,
Sugar:
3
g