How to Juice Your Pomegranate

Pomegranate juice contains many nutrients and has beneficial health properties.

Pomegranates have been part of the symbolic and culinary culture of the Caucasus and Middle East since ancient times. The pomegranate is a large orb-like fruit containing edible seeds that are surrounded by a sweet pulp and cushioned by white inedible flesh known as the pith. Pomegranates are known for their health properties, such as Vitamin C and antioxidants. Although the seeds are popular to eat, in the Caucasus a pomegranate is most popular in juice form.

Things You'll Need

• Large bowl
• Sharp knife
• Cutting Board
• Fine strainer
• Blender
• Cheesecloth
• Container

Instructions

1. Fill the bowl with cold water, and set it aside.

2. Cut the pomegranate into quarters. Submerge one of the pieces underwater and pull the seeds out of the white flesh, allowing pieces of the white flesh to float to the top while the seeds sink. Repeat this process with the other three pieces, pausing occasionally to skim the pith off the top.

3. Drain the liquid from the seeds through a strainer. Pick out any remaining pieces of pith that might be among the seeds.

4. Pour the seeds into a food processor and blend on high until a thick pulp is formed.

5. Hold the cheesecloth over the bowl and pour the pulp into it. Press the cloth with your hands to squeeze out any remaining juice. Pour the juice into the container and store in the fridge for three days at most.

Tips & Warnings

• Blend the juice with ice and yogurt to make a smoothie.

• Simmer the juice in a saucepan on the stove on medium until reduced by half to make a sweet sauce.

References

• Happy Juicer: Pomegranate Juice
• Purdue University: Pomegranates
• Soy Quick: Pomegranate Juice