What can I make with a Pomegranate?
According to wikipedia.org: “The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 5–8 m tall. The pomegranate is native from Iran to the Himalayas in northern India and was cultivated and naturalized over the whole Mediterranean region including Armenia since ancient times. It is widely cultivated throughout Iran, India and the drier parts of southeast Asia, Malaya, the East Indies and tropical Africa. The tree was introduced into California by Spanish settlers in 1769. In the United States, it is grown for its fruits mainly in the drier parts of California and Arizona.”
Ok, that’s all fine and dandy, but what the heck do I do with one? I’ve peeled and eaten them in the past and I guess I just don’t get it. Are the Pomegranates I’m buying not ripe enough? The seeds are hard and chewy and the juice is a little tart.
Help! What do I make or even DO with a pomegranate? 
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February 27th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
I wonder if it would work as a relish of sorts? Maybe over turkey or something similar.
September 30th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Before my sister started making her own wine, she was known for always having margaritas available for us to enjoy.
One evening, she surprised us with Pomegranate Margaritas. Although I strongly suspect my sister of buying a premix of pomegranate juice (you have to know my sister), she insists that she made it naturally by removing the seeds from the fruit, breaking the seeds up by using a blender for only a few seconds, and then pouring the seeds into a strainer and meshing the juice out of the seeds into a bowl. She added this to her favorite tequila and margarita mix and served over ice.
It was tart, but the salt rimmed glasses made the drink refreshing and tasty.
Pomegranates are known to have more antioxidants than green tea and red wine. Knowing these health benefits, I did not hesitate to get a refill!
Here’s a link on how to eat them! Try it again Nicole!
http://www.ehow.com/how_12320_eat-pomegranate.html
December 28th, 2007 at 10:02 pm
It may be that they aren’t quite ripe. The seeds should burst with a tart juice when you bite into them. They each have a small pip like a grape seed. Some people eat these and others spit them out. I adore pomegranites but haven’t really thought what to do with them except eat them…they’d make a beautiful garnish for lots of different things….cream cheese on bagels….a cocktail…..a spinach salad….a fruit salad….