The Test Kitchen

To remove pomegranate seeds (arils), cut a whole pomegranate in half crossways. Hold it, cut side down, in the palm of your hand over a large bowl, then hit the outside firmly with a wooden spoon. The seeds should fall out easily; discard any white pith that falls out with them. Pomegranate seeds can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.