How to peel a Pomegranate

Last week, while visiting my husband's family, my sister-in-law brought home a bowl of pomegranate seeds to share with everyone. They were a hit, and after hearing her describe the lengthy process to peeling pomegranates, I decided to try it myself. Here is a step-by-step description of the process, which really turned out to be more fun than work. Just be careful not to get the juice on your clothes - it will stain!



1. Cut the top of the pomegranate off first, about 1/2 inch thick.



2. Score the pomegranate by cutting into the skin, but not the whole fruit, to make wedges.



3. Place the pomegranate in a bowl of cold water (to minimize splashing red juice!) and separate the wedges.




4. Using your fingers, push out the red seeds (under water) and discard the peel. Remove the pieces of membrane which will have floated to the top of the water.




5. Rinse the berries in a strainer or collander using cold water, and voila!


A big thank you to my sister-in-law, who introduced me to the pomegranate process. If you would like to read more about her adventures in sewing, pets, and other household projects, you can read about it on her blog, Sew What's Happening.