I used to avoid any recipe that involved pomegranate.  The daunting task of seeding the finger-staining fruit was enough to make me toss out even the most tempting recipes.  That was until I discovered this method.  I found this tip in the newspaper, it was a footnote in a holiday recipe containing pomegranate seeds in the life & style section. This quick and clean method of seeding has opened up the world of pomegranates to my culinary palate.

Start with a knife, wooden spoon, and large bowl.  A larger bowl will make for less mess.

Begin by slicing the pomegranate in half.  To me the pomegranate has a top.  I am slicing this in the middle of what I would call the top and the bottom.   Yes, some of those juicy little seeds will be sacrificed in the name of ease, but they taste equally delicious in your salad or smoothie.

Next, hold the pomegranate over the bowl and hit it with the back side of the spoon repeatedly.