Article: How to open a pomegranate

[LuvMyBirds]

In the grocery store the other day I came across this nifty hand out.

 

[Emmilyy]

I saw that EXACT same thing a few hours ago at Sobeys!! hehe.

My aunt does hers like that - the only thing i don't like is the cutting off an inch belowe the crown, it cuts all into the fruit peices and makes a juicy mess.

 

[GG.]

that's a neat article - I don't cut mine that deep for that very reason - it cuts into the seeds

 

[Welshanne]

Leroy does all the getting into for the rest of my friends. We have a pomigranite seed wall in no time at all and it has to be washed off quickly or it sticks like glue!

 

[Babybreau]

They are on sale @ Sobeys this week 2 for $4 so I plan to pick up a few!! Thanks for that article as I've never eaten or served pom before!

 

[GG.]

Leroy does all the getting into for the rest of my friends. We have a pomigranite seed wall in no time at all and it has to be washed off quickly or it sticks like glue!

I wish mine liked them - both the CAG and the GCC turn their beaks up - the raccoon and I are the only ones here that eat them!

 

[GG.]

That's pretty interesting. I always make a huge mess when opening pomegranates. I wonder if soaking the "arils" takes away any of the flavor or nutrition. Hmmm.

I don't think so Kristen - they have a tougher skin almost like corn and they are in the water for a short time - just to allow the pithy part to float to the top - makes it easier to remove than peeling the little pieces off

 

[itzmered]

Thanks I just bought one and will have to try that. I always make a huge mess with them too. I think I am was than the birds are with them

 

[WenM]

yummmm I'm sharing one right now with my girlfriend Fiona

 

[Emmilyy]

they are my absalute FAVE fruit!! Cookie recently started eating them, too! she makes way less of a mess than me! they are the best when they're fresh from Lebanon!

 

[logo89]

I have the exact same handout. I tried it and it didnt work too well for me it was such a juicy mess. But I do like the part about putting the arils in the water to seperate them though it seemed to work pretty well.

 

[GG.]

I have the exact same handout. I tried it and it didnt work too well for me it was such a juicy mess. But I do like the part about putting the arils in the water to seperate them though it seemed to work pretty well.

it is not so messy if you do not cut so deeply across the top - a shallower cut allows access and the pithy material around the seeds breaks readily

I opened one this week without getting juice everywhere (not saying that I can do it again though LOL )

 

[logo89]

it is not so messy if you do not cut so deeply across the top - a shallower cut allows access and the pithy material around the seeds breaks readily

I opened one this week without getting juice everywhere (not saying that I can do it again though LOL )

I may have to give it a try again. about how far down did you cut?

 

[GG.]

I may have to give it a try again. about how far down did you cut?

maybe 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch - you can always make a little deeper cut if the first one is too shallow - you just want to be able to get in - I pretty much pulled it apart after the first cut and popped the seeds out into a bowl

 

[Lolle]

Bought one not long ago, and it was my first. Cutting it in the middle made me see how messy it was and i had to put away the knife and just use hands. •••• they can really put juice everywhere!
My birds wont eat it yet..

 

[Emmilyy]

just did it the way it says in the handout again - didn't like it at all! the water part annoyed me! i can do it much faster with much less mess using just my hands over a bowl,,

 

[sophiamarini]

That's great! I will try it next time I get one, I always make such a mess!

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

Thanks for sharing this. I love pomegranates.

 

[Gen120]

interesting! I will remember this when I get a pom!

 

[suncoast]

Pomegranates are evil!!

Ginger