If you love pomegranates, you have to see this! Find out how to cut a pomegranate in 1 minute using my easy method. No more struggle or fancy tools are required. Just grab a sharp knife and a fresh pomegranate.
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Did you know Pomegranate seeds are called arils? Whatever you call them, they are delicious, good for you, and have so many uses! My favorite way to serve them is in a bowl with a spoon for munching. It’s one of my favorite winter snacks while watching a show.
I also love to sprinkle them over Salads, Green Smoothie Bowls, and Steel Cut Oats. From garnishing to juice to ice cream toppings, you’ll be amazed how quickly they disappear. See all of the yummy serving ideas below.
The Best Way to Cut a Pomegranate Video
Here is a short video tutorial on how to eat a pomegranate. Are you surprised at how easy it is to get the seeds out? If you’re super speedy, I bet you could remove the seeds in under 30 seconds.
How to Buy a Pomegranate
When picking a Pomegrantate at the grocery store, here’s what to look for:
- Angular Shape – ripe pomegranates aren’t actually round. Find one with more flat sides.
- Smooth skin – you’re looking for firm, leathery skin. You don’t want a ton of give, but if you can scratch it slightly with your nail, it’s perfectly ripe. The color can vary from light red to dark red.
- Heavy – Get a fruit that is heavy for its size, so you know the seeds are juicy!
How to Cut a Pomegranate
Cutting this delicious fruit may seem intimidating, but our step-by-step tutorial on how to cut a pomegranate is the best way to learn! De-seeding your own fruit is much cheaper than buying the seeds, and they will be fresh!
- Cut off the top – Make a slice around the top of the whole pomegranate to cut off the flower. Be careful just to pierce the skin, and not cut into the seeds.Pull the top off gently and set it aside.
- Identify the Veins – find the ribs or veins inside that divide up the fruit, like you’d see in an orange. Cut around the outside of the fruit just like you did in step one, going just through the skin, but this time following the veins and cutting almost to the bottom.
- Use your hands to loosen the veins and seeds inside the fruit, gently pulling the sections apart and being careful not to crush the seeds.
- Turn each slice over in your hand over a bowl so the seeds face down, and then use a wooden spoon to hit the top or skin side. The seeds will pop right out in your hand and bowl. Easy!
Pro Tip:
To remove all the white pith from the seeds, add cold water to your bowl of seeds. The white debris floats to the top and the seeds go to the bottom of the bowl!
How to Serve Pomegranate Arils
Pomegranate seeds pair with and garnish so many breakfasts, desserts, salads, and even savory ingredients. Here are some Ideas:
How to Store Pomegranate Arils
Once you learn how to open a pomegranate, you can easily store the seeds. If you used my cold water trick above to remove the white membrane pieces, be sure to dry the seeds with a paper towel and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
It’s so easy to learn how to cut a pomegranate! My method is tried and true, and I can’t wait to hear how you like it. Have you tried this technique? Do you do something different? I’d love to hear how it went and what are your favorite uses for pomegranate seeds in the comments!
How to Cut a Pomegranate
This is the very best (quick and easy) way to Cut a Pomegranate in under 1 minute! It’s so easy and much fresher than buying seeds from the grocery store.
Servings: 4 servings (as a topping)
Calories: 59kcal
Servings: 4 servings (as a topping)
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Cut off the top (flower side) of the pomegranate, about 1/2 inch down the pomegranate, being careful not to go past the skin of the pomegranate. Wiggle off the top and set aside.
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Slice down the sides of the pomegranate following the veins inside to divide the pomegranate into segments, again being careful not to cut past the skin.
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Use your hands to loosen up the sections of the pomegranate to separate the sections along your cut lines.
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Place the pomegranate section in your hand over a large bowl (seeds-side-down) and hit the back firmly with a wooden spoon. The seeds pop right out! Repeat with the second half.
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To get rid of any white debris that might end up in your bowl, add cold water and it floats to the top where you can easily skim off the white pith, then drain well in a strainer and enjoy.
To Store Seeds: Once you remove the seeds from the skin, pat them dry with paper towels if you rinsed with water, and store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
59kcal Calories: | 13g Carbs: | 1g Protein: | 1g Fat: | | | | | | | | | |
