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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Step 1: 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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Step 2: 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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Step 3: 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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