In the months of September through December, pomegranates are readily available at grocery stores. I’ve taken full advantage of pomegranate season this year, and have become quite the pro at de-seeding a pomegranate. There are many ways to get the seeds out, but my preferred method is below.
How to de-seed a pomegranate
- Score the outside into quarters and pull apart.
- In a bowl of water, pick out the seeds from the membrane.
- Since the white membrane will float to the top, skim it off the surface using a mesh strainer, otherwise just pour that into the sink.
- Finally, strain the pomegranate seeds in a colander with the water running to get any remaining membrane pieces off. If you see any of the white specs sticking to the seeds, just pick it off.
Once you learn how to de-seed a pomegranate, try out one of my favorite fall/winter recipes that use pomegranate seeds:
Pomegranate Plum Crunch Salad
Copycat Guacamole from Maximón in Baltimore
