The easiest way to open and get the seeds out of a pomegranate: Video

Pomegranate seeds are a tasty fruit that come with a lot of health benefits. The small red jewels are high in antioxidants and can promote heart health. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/pomegranate-benefits  

They’re also incredibly versatile when it comes to how you can enjoy them. They can be eaten as they are, folded into a bowl of yogurt, sprinkled over an autumnal salad or added to a homemade chocolate bar. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/problem-solved/2025/12/15/how-to-make-homemade-chocolate-bars/86970986007/ 

However, opening a pomegranate and removing the seeds can be a messy and frustrating process. Thankfully, there’s an easier way to do it. 

Watch this video for an easy tutorial on how to open a pomegranate.

How to cut open a pomegranate

Don’t let the round red fruit intimidate you. Skip the prepackaged jewels and do it yourself. Once you have the method down, you'll be enjoying the seeds in no time.  

To open a pomegranate: 

1. Cut a shallow square on the top. The skin is pretty thin so it should be easy to cut. 
2. Gently pull the cut section off of the pomegranate. It should remove easily, exposing some seeds. 
3. You should see segments inside the pomegranate, like an orange. Make cuts along those lines on the outside all around the fruit. 
4. The sections should peel off easily, similar to an orange slice. 

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Pomegranate seeds

Cutting the pomegranate is only half the battle. Now, it’s time to remove the seeds. 

For larger chunks of pomegranate, hold the section above a large bowl with the seeds facing the bowl. Smack the back of the pomegranate with a spatula and the seeds will fall into the bowl. Repeat until they're all out of the section. Once all the seeds are in the bowl, cover them with water and skim off the membrane pieces that float to the top.

Strain out the water, dry the seeds and enjoy. The seeds can be stored in an airtight container for a week or frozen to eat later. https://www.marthastewart.com/how-to-store-pomegranates-11907349