How to Make Pomegranate Juice

Ingredients

• 4 Pomegranates

Instructions

1. 1

   Score and open: Using a sharp paring knife, cut a circle around the top of the pomegranate. Make 5–6 shallow cuts along the natural ridges and gently pull it apart.

2. 2

   Deseed without mess: Hold each half over a bowl and tap the back with a wooden spoon. Or deseed in a bowl of water to prevent staining.

3. 3

   Blend: Place the seeds in a blender and pulse a few times—just enough to break the juice sacs and release their juice.

4. 4

   Strain: Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. The pulp should be relatively dry when you have extracted all the juice.

5. 5

   Serve: Chill and serve. Add a little lemon or sweetener, if desired.