How To Seed A Pomegranate With No Mess

If you have ever tried to seed a pomegranate you know how challenging it can be to eat without making a mess. Pomegranates are delicious, however, the juice stains are the worst. But what if we told you there is a fool proof way to seed a pomegranate with no mess.

Picking A Pomegranate To Seed

You want to look for plump, rounded pomegranates. Pomegranates shrivel up as they age so you want to avoid these as they will be dry inside. You also want to pick up the Pomegranate and feel the weight. Pomegranates should feel a little heavy for their size.

Health Benefits

This delicious red fruit is packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber. Pomegranates are known as a superfood with so many amazing health benefits. They can improve blood flow to the heart, fight cancer, and help lower blood pressure. Next time you are in the grocery store, be sure to pick up a few pomegranates and seed them using this easy trick. Check out how truly easy it is in the video below:

How To Seed A Pomegranate

• Hold the pomegranate firmly and cut in half through the equator.
• Fill a large bowl with water.
• Place one half of the pomegranate in the water.
• Using your fingers separate the seeds from the flesh under the water.
• Drain water removing the flesh(membrane) from the bowl.
• Enjoy, or add to your favorite recipes.

Yep, that’s really it. Don’t believe us, watch this video.

Don’t worry, you can still wear an apron to avoid splatter if you desire, but now you know the trick to seeding a pomegranate with no mess.

How To Juice Pomegranate Seeds

Making pomegranate juice is really easy. Put seeds in a blender and pulse a few time to break up the seeds. Place a sieve over a jar or cup and pour pomegranate into the sieve. Use a rubber spatula to push the juice through a fine sieve.

Note: Do not over blend or the juice will be bitter due to the blending of the seeds.

If the juice is tart, you can add sugar to your desired sweetness level.

How To Freeze Pomegranate Seeds

Once you have removed all the seeds from your pomegranate, you want to pat them dry. Place seeds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in a single layer. Place baking sheet in freezer for 3 hours or until frozen. Once frozen, you want to remove baking sheet from the freezer and place seeds into a zip lock or freezer bag or a container and store them in the freezer.

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