How to Seed a Pomegranate - pomegranate

Method

• Cut:With a sharp paring knife cut off the top about 1/2 inch below the crown.
• Loosen:Over a bowl of water, use your fingers to loosen the arils {the flesh-covered seeds} and drop them into the bowl.
• the arils will sink to the bottom.
• Score:Once the top is off, you'll see four to six sections.
• With your knife point, score the skin at each section.
• Scoop:Use a spoon to scoop out the pieces of whit membrane that have floated to the top.
• Open:Separate the pomegranate at each score, so that you have individual sections.
• Strain:Pour the remaining liquid through a strainer place the arils in your favourite dish and enjoy.
• Use them to brighten up a green salad.
• Sprinkle on yogurt or stir them into a dry cereal or oatmeal.
• Sprinkle them over your main dish for a lively, appetizing garnish.