Do you want lots of beautiful pomegranate seeds without a mess like the one below?
(Disclaimer: this mess was made by a child de-seeding a pomegranate, but I’ve often made a mess like this! De-seeding pomegranates is actually a great task for children. Just be sure to put on a smock and cover the table or go outside.)
Step 1:
Cut the stem area off
Step 2:
Find the top of each bump around the pomegranate and score from top to bottom.
Step 3:
Pop out one section at a time. Look – no juicy mess!
Next step-by-step photo tutorial: An Easy Way to Juice Pomegranates. After that, look out for recipes for yummy things using fresh pomegranate juice!
What’s your favorite thing to do with pomegranate seeds?
7 Comments on How to De-Seed a Pomegranate (and Not Make a Mess)
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Amanda @ BakingWithoutABox
November 9, 2010 at 6:45 pm (15 years ago)You know I’ve always wondered how to cleanly de-seed a pom. This is so cool!
Stephanie
November 9, 2010 at 6:54 pm (15 years ago)It’s a great trick! I’ve tried the underwater method but didn’t think it was so great. I learned this technique from a parent who came into my classroom to do a cooking project with the kids and I couldn’t help but share it with everyone!
Dani
November 10, 2010 at 8:27 am (15 years ago)OMG, that’s almost exactly what I do! Except I’ve been cutting it in half instead of wedges. Wedges are probably a lot easier. More popping, less finding the segments.
Medifast
November 11, 2010 at 8:46 am (15 years ago)I have my little 3 year old granddaughter convinced poms are candy, I have to fight her not to eat the whole thing in one sitting, and boy can she make a mess.
Pam
May 12, 2011 at 2:04 pm (14 years ago)I love this article. I just wasn’t certain though if the instructions are to cut through the bumps, or in-between the bumps?
Stephanie
May 13, 2011 at 8:48 am (14 years ago)@Pam – score the pomegranate on (through) the bumps.