How to Peel a Pomegranate

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

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• pomegranate
• 1 medium bowl
• 1 small bowl
• knife
• cutting board
• paper towels
• about 1/2 hour

1. 

   Cut the top off of your pomegranate so that you can see the juicy seeds called arils.

2. Use the medium bowl to discard the skin of the pomegranate and the small bowl to hold the arils.

3. 

   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.

4. 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!

[Rockney]

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

[larzini]

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.