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How to Open a Pomegranate

Pomegranates are easy to open. Learn how, and you’ll want to show everyone.

Or follow these four easy steps.

Step 1: Cut

Cut off the top about a half inch from the crown.

Step 1: Cut off the top about a half inch from the crown.
Step 2: Once you remove the top, four to six sections of the pomegranate divided by white membrane will be visible. Score the skin along each section.

Step 2: Score

Once you remove the top, four to six sections of the pomegranate divided by white membrane will be visible. Score the skin along each section.

Step 3: Open

Carefully pull the pomegranate apart over a bowl of water.

Step 3: Carefully pull the pomegranate apart over a bowl of water.
Step 4: Gently pry the arils loose using your thumbs. The plump, juicy seeds will sink to the bottom. Scoop away everything that floats to the top. Voila!

Step 4: Loosen

Gently pry the arils loose using your thumbs. The plump, juicy seeds will sink to the bottom. Scoop away everything that floats to the top. Voila!