The other evening on the subway I saw a lady, her Whole Foods shopping bags at her feet, eating pomegranate seeds straight from a plastic container, and I felt a flash of recognition. Until recently, I had no idea how to seed a pomegranate; those ruby-red seeds were one of the few ingredients that I always bought ready-to-eat.
There is a myth—and yes, its just a myth!—that pomegranates are a huge pain to de-seed yourself, that youre not very likely to get all of them out, and that youll make a big stain-inducing mess in the process. But what if we told you its not actually as hard as you think? And that from now on you can buy full pomegranates for way less of the money than it costs when someone else is doing the work.
Heres how: Cut the pomegranate in half through the equator, then a hold it over a bowl of water, cut side down. With a wooden spoon, smack the skin assertively and repeatedly and watch the seeds hail down. Yep, thats really it.
There are other videos on the internet that use a similar method, though often they use a paring knife to carve the pomegranate into a flower-like shape ahead of time. We think thats unnecessary if you use our patented (not really) water method. While the seeds sink to the bottom, any white membrane bits that come out will float the top. You can scoop those out with a slotted spoon once youre done, then drain the water from the seeds.
Gently tear the two halves apart. They should split evenly along the score-marks. Continue tearing the pomegranate along the score marks into individual segments. Release the seeds into the water.
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There are other videos on the internet that use a similar method, though often they use a paring knife to carve the pomegranate into a flower-like shape ahead of time. We think thats unnecessary if you use our patented (not really) water method. While the seeds sink to the bottom, any white membrane bits that come out will float the top. You can scoop those out with a slotted spoon once youre done, then drain the water from the seeds.
There is a myth—and yes, its just a myth!—that pomegranates are a huge pain to de-seed yourself, that youre not very likely to get all of them out, and that youll make a big stain-inducing mess in the process. But what if we told you its not actually as hard as you think? And that from now on you can buy full pomegranates for way less of the money than it costs when someone else is doing the work.
Heres how: Cut the pomegranate in half through the equator, then a hold it over a bowl of water, cut side down. With a wooden spoon, smack the skin assertively and repeatedly and watch the seeds hail down. Yep, thats really it.
The other evening on the subway I saw a lady, her Whole Foods shopping bags at her feet, eating pomegranate seeds straight from a plastic container, and I felt a flash of recognition. Until recently, I had no idea how to seed a pomegranate; those ruby-red seeds were one of the few ingredients that I always bought ready-to-eat.
This Easy Way to Remove Pomegranate Seeds is utterly amazing! And it takes less than a minute with no fuss, no mess, no water!
I’m hoping you’ll become one too, since pomegranates are known as a superfood with tons of wonderful health benefits, including fighting cancer and heart disease, as well as lowering blood pressure and cholesterol. They’re also loaded with B vitamins, potassium, and folic acid. Next time you’re at the market, be sure to pick up a pom or two and try out this amazing technique. Check out how truly easy it is in our video:
If youve ever felt intimidated by pomegranates, this post is for you! This easy way to remove pomegranate seeds technique totally eliminated my fear of this beautiful, crimson fruit.
Thats it – The Easy Way to Remove Pomegranate Seeds. Super easy. Try it, you wont believe how simple it is! Bye-bye expensive pomegranate seeds!
Pomegranates fell into that category for a long time. As lovely as the ruby red arils (seeds) are in both savory and sweet recipes, the techniques used to extract them just seemed so fussy and messy. Those “in the know” swore by the underwater method; “cut the pom in half then submerge it in a bowl filled with water. Pick out the seeds allowing them to sink to the bottom of the bowl and discard the membrane and rind which floats to the top. Lastly, strain the seeds. “Voila, you’re done!” they proudly proclaimed.
How to Deseed a Pomegranate Under Water
FAQ
Why do we put pomegranates in water?
Is it safe to drink pomegranate seeds?
Do pomegranate seeds need to be soaked?
What are the benefits of drinking pomegranate water?
How do you make pomegranate water?
Making Pomegranate Water is as easy as removing the seeds from a large pomegranate and adding them to a large pitcher of water with some ice. You can also make pomegranate ice cubes by adding some of the seeds and fresh juice from pomegranates with water to your ice cube trays.
Should one swallow the seeds of pomegranate?
Yes, in addition to being rich in fiber, they are full of antioxidants and vitamin C, which improve skin health, and are also a source of iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese and calcium. However, consume only the pinkest ones, as brownish or yellowish seeds are astringent.
Should pomegranate seeds be soaked before planting?
Pomegranate seeds should be soaked before planting. Once sprouted, you can move on to germinating your seeds. The aim is to allow the seeds as much water as possible before growing pomegranates – the ideal time to let it soak in for a few hours, precisely 24 hours.
How do you eat pomegranate seeds?
Use your hands to loosten up each half of the pomegranate; pushing down the sides of each half while pushing up the center. Place the pomegranate half in your hand over a bowl (seeds-side-down) and hit the back firmly with a wooden spoon. The seeds pop right out! Repeat with second half.