How To Cut And De-Seed A Pomegranate?
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Pomegranate juice stains. So before you begin to cut into one, make sure you are wearing something that you don't care too much about. The juice will stain a wood cutting board, so you may want to cut on a plastic one.
1. Use a paring knife to cut a circle, around the crown of the pomegranate, cutting it out. You only cut the exterior rind (not so deep as to cut any of the seeds underneath).
2. Notice the gentle ridges from the top dividing the pomegranate into 5 or more chambers.
1. Use a paring knife to cut a circle, around the crown of the pomegranate, cutting it out. You only cut the exterior rind (not so deep as to cut any of the seeds underneath).
2. Notice the gentle ridges from the top dividing the pomegranate into 5 or more chambers.
3. Use your knife to cut along those ridges, just through the red part of the pomegranate skin, from top to bottom.
4. Use your fingers to gently pry open the pomegranate. It should open easily, exposing the seeds. Continue to open other sections.
4. Use your fingers to gently pry open the pomegranate. It should open easily, exposing the seeds. Continue to open other sections.
Working over a bowl use your fingers to pry away the seeds from the peel and membranes. If you like, you can fill the bowl partly with water. The seeds will sink to the bottom of the water while pieces of membrane will float to the top, making it easier to separate the membranes from the seeds. If you are concerned about staining your counter top, you can pry open the pomegranate and remove the seeds underwater.
How To Freeze Pomegranate Seeds:
Make sure the seeds are dry. Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with wax paper. Place in freezer for 2 hours or until frozen.
Once frozen, put them into a freezer bag or container and store them in the freezer. The seed pips can be frozen in an airtight bag up to one year.
Once frozen, put them into a freezer bag or container and store them in the freezer. The seed pips can be frozen in an airtight bag up to one year.