This year I decided to master the pomegranate. Much as I love the juicy little seeds, I've always been scared to cut into one. I've seen Barrie do it at her desk and juice gets everywhere. Plus the membranes and pith on the inside are kind of creepy looking. But I love those little seeds, so I bought two and opened up The Joy of Cooking for guidance. Joy steered me right, and now whenever I walk into the kitchen here at NPR with a bag full of delicious pomegranate seeds, everyone wants to know my secret. Then Barrie mentioned it on the blog, and commenter Rachel wanted to know too. So, here it is: how to get the seeds out of a pomegranate without ruining your shirt.
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That is just brilliant. I am rushing to Giant after work today to get in on this.
Thank you! I was at Whole Foods last night and contemplated getting a pom, but thought better of it b/c of my last run in with one! Now I can partake without fear!
What a wonderful and useful tip, thank you Sarah Handel.
I expect you to leave NPR for the Food Network sometime in the near future.
This is extremely helpful! The thorough, accessible, soothing narration totally gives me the confidence to tackle one of these guys.
It's our very own Nigella! Way to go Sarah.
Thank you so much for the yummy food tips!
As I type this, I've got a pomegranate soaking in a bowl of water. I'm planning to put them in some Vietnamese summer rolls for dinner tonight. Wish me luck!
How'd it turn out, Andy? I'd love to hear how others are using them... I've been tossing the seeds on spinach salads lately, so good!
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