This works best with pomegranates that are still firm– if yours are soft, you may want to use the water method: cut pomegranate into quarters, then submerge underwater and work loose. The white bits will float to the top for easy removal.
Prep Time4minutes
Total Time4minutes
Servings2servings
Calories117kcal
Ingredients
1pomegranate
Instructions
This works best with pomegranates that are still firm– if yours are soft, you may want to use the water method: cut pomegranate into quarters, then submerge underwater and work loose. The white bits will float to the top for easy removal.
De-seed a pomegranate in 5 minutes or less- step 1 score the skin
Score the pomegranate with a sharp knife, just getting through the outer rind, about 1 mm.
pull apart to split in half
Either pry apart firmly, or insert your knife a little bit and use that as a lever. The pomegranate will separate easily.
Deseed a Pomegranate in 5 minutes or less - step 3 - stretch gently to loosen membrane
Gently stretch (not too hard- it’ll rip apart) to loosen the membranes.
De-seed a pomegranate in 5 mins or less - Step 4 - thwak out the seeds using a wooden spoon or similar object
Use a wooden spoon, or in my case, a metal spoon rest, to thwak out the seeds! Just firmly hit the outside while holding it from the bottom. Allow the seeds to fall into a bowl.
Step 5. Enjoy! I ate a bowl of pomegranate seeds like cereal last night, how cool is that?
Nutrition Facts
How to De-Seed a Pomegranate in 5 mins or less
Amount Per Serving (1 half pomegrante)
Calories 117Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 332mg9%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 14.4mg17%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.