How to Cut a Pomegranate
The challenge lies in their tough outer skin and numerous seeds, making them a bit tricky to cut.
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Supplies
Tools
- A Knife: Opt for a thin-blade knife with the length of 15-17 cm (5-7 inches).
- A container: Prepare a medium container to catch the seeds after being removed from the fruit.
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Score the Pomegranate and Break Apart
- Use a knife to carefully slice off the crown (the top portion of the pomegranate where the stem is attached). This will create a flat surface to work with.
- Observe the pomegranate to figure out the the concave and convex parts of it. Hold the pomegranate with one hand, and with the other, make a shallow cut on a concave part of the fruit (image below).
- Gently pull the pomegranate apart along the scored lines. The sections should separate easily, revealing the clusters of seeds inside.
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Break the Halves Into Smaller Parts
To break the halves into smaller pieces to reveal all the seeds, there are 2 methods:
- Method 1. Continue to make shallow cuts on concave parts, then gently break them.
- Method 2: Make a small cut on the outer skin and tear the skin off and break the halves into smaller prts.
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Remove Seeds
Use your fingers to gently remove each bunch of seeds from the white membrane that surrounds them.
The seeds will drop directly to the container you prepare.
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