Wondering how to juice a pomegranate without making a huge mess? I tested four different methods—here’s what works, what doesn’t, and how to get the most juice with the least hassle.
Course Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword how to juice a pomegranate, juicing pomegranate, pomegranate juice, pomegranate juicer
Prep Time 2 hourshours
Additional Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 2 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Calories 160kcal
Author Laura Bashar | Family Spice
Ingredients
pomegranates
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Instructions
Ziploc Bag Method:
If you are juicing just one or two pomegranates, this is one low-tech way of doing it. Seed your pomegranate (per video instructions) and place seeds in a resealable plastic bag.
Seal the bag, squeezing out air, and squeeze the seeds with your hands or roll on the counter with a rolling pin to squeeze out juice.
Pour the juice into a glass or bottle and place the seeds in a small strainer over a bowl. Using a spoon, squeeze out the remaining juice.
Citrus Juicer Method:
If you don't feel like seeding a pomegranate, you can cut it in half along the equator. Press it into a citrus juicer, the ones with a strainer and bowl. Please note, this method does splatter and pomegranate juice does stain.
Spiral Juicer Method:
This method yields the most and best tasting juice. It works great when you are juicing a large batch of pomegranates. Seed your pomegranates (per video instructions) and place seeds through a spiral juicer. Save, the juice and discard the seeds.
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Notes
Enjoy the pomegranate juice plain or use it in mixed drinks and cocktails like a pomegranate gin sling or some pomegranate mulled wine. You can also make some pomegranate jelly and pomegranate jello.TO STORE: Store your pomegranate juice in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.TO FREEZE: You can also pomegranate juice. Transfer to a resealable bag or freezer safe container and freeze for up to 6 months.