How do you peel a pomagranite?

1. Washing: Wash the pomegranate thoroughly under clean water to remove any dirt or debris.

2. Score the Skin: Hold the pomegranate firmly in your hand. Use a sharp knife to score the skin into four or six sections from top to bottom, making cuts about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Avoid cutting into the inner pulp.

3. Soaking in Water: Fill a large bowl or container with cool water. Submerge the scored pomegranate in the water. The water will help loosen the arils and make peeling easier.

4. Removing Segments: Gently rub the scored sections with your hands or press down on the top of the pomegranate while it's submerged in water. The individual sections should start to break apart and the arils will begin to loosen.

5. Transfer to a Bowl: Remove the pomegranate from the water and place it in a clean bowl.

6. Pry Open Sections: Using your fingers or a small spoon, gently pry open the scored sections of the pomegranate to reveal the arils inside.

7. Separating Arils: Continue prying open the sections and carefully remove the arils. Be careful not to break the fragile arils.

8. Separating Seeds: Some pomegranates may contain small seeds inside the arils. You can remove these by gently squeezing or pinching the arils between your fingers.

9. Draining Excess Water: Once most of the arils are removed, lift the bowl of arils out of the water and let any remaining water drain off.

10. Discard Seeds: If there are any seeds left in the bowl, gently skim the surface of the water to remove them.

11. Rinsing: Give the arils a final rinse under clean water if needed to wash off any remaining bits of skin or seeds.

12. Enjoy: Your peeled pomegranate arils are now ready to be eaten fresh or used in recipes.