Pomegranates are delicious and packed with antioxidants, but let’s face it — getting those juicy seeds (arils) out can seem tricky. Good news! With this simple method, you can deseed a pomegranate in just about 1 minute, with minimal mess and maximum reward.
🌟 What You’ll Need
- 1 pomegranate
- A sharp knife
- A large bowl
- A wooden spoon
🥄 1-Minute Deseeding Method
1️⃣ Cut around the middle — Score the skin of the pomegranate all the way around its “equator” (not too deep — just through the skin).
2️⃣ Twist and separate — Gently twist to break the fruit into two halves.
3️⃣ Loosen the seeds — Hold one half of the pomegranate cut-side down over the large bowl.
4️⃣ Whack with a spoon — Using the back of the wooden spoon, firmly tap all over the skin. The seeds will fall out easily into the bowl.
5️⃣ Pick out any bits — Remove any stray bits of white membrane (pith) that might have fallen into the bowl.
✅ Bonus Tip
If you want to reduce splatter, you can do this step over a bowl of water. The seeds will sink, and the membrane will float, making it easy to separate them!
🌟 Final Thought
In just one minute, you can go from whole pomegranate to a bowl full of jewel-like seeds ready to sprinkle on salads, yogurt, oatmeal, or simply enjoy as a snack. Quick, easy, and no sticky fingers!
