How to Seed a Pomegranate

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   Cut:With a sharp paring knife cut off the top about 1/2 inch below the crown.

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   Loosen:Over a bowl of water, use your fingers to loosen the arils {the flesh-covered seeds} and drop them into the bowl.

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   the arils will sink to the bottom.

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   Score:Once the top is off, you'll see four to six sections.

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   With your knife point, score the skin at each section.

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   Scoop:Use a spoon to scoop out the pieces of whit membrane that have floated to the top.

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   Open:Separate the pomegranate at each score, so that you have individual sections.

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   Strain:Pour the remaining liquid through a strainer place the arils in your favourite dish and enjoy.

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   Use them to brighten up a green salad.

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    Sprinkle on yogurt or stir them into a dry cereal or oatmeal.

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    Sprinkle them over your main dish for a lively, appetizing garnish.

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