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How to Peel a Pomegranate

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Pomegranates are great for desserts, jelly, or just as a healthy snack. Peeling a pomegranate can be a great stress reliever.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • pomegranate
  • 1 medium bowl
  • 1 small bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • paper towels
  • about 1/2 hour
Step1
Cut the top off of your pomegranate so that you can see the juicy seeds called arils.
Step2
Use the medium bowl to discard the skin of the pomegranate and the small bowl to hold the arils.
Step3
Use your fingernails to pull the skin away from the arils. You will find that the pomegranate will break into sections. Pull to break a section off in order to get to the arils.
Step4
Discard the skin of the pomegranate and save the arils in your small bowl. Use the paper towels to clean up your area and hands.

Tips & Warnings

  • Go into this project expecting it to take a little time.
  • Enjoy the process of peeling and saving the juicy arils.
  • Pomegranate juice stains, so be careful!

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Rockney said

on 11/24/2008 Good instructions! I totally agree!

larzini said

on 12/23/2006 Thanks for the instructions. I was a mess the first time I carved a pomegranate. A link to you instructions appear at askdrmanny.com.

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