21 Pomegranate Recipes That Make Taking Out All Of Those Seeds Actually Worth It

So you picked up a pomegranate at the grocery this week...but you're still not quite sure what to do with it. We've absolutely been there. Sure, you could paint a beautiful still life of the amazing winter fruit, but we'd rather make it our culinary muse. Once you crack one open, pomegranates reveal tons of juicy seeds (AKA arils) ripe and ready to stud your favorite winter salads, cozy dinners, cocktails, and desserts. Once you've tried all these phenomenal pomegranate recipes, you'll 100% be high-tailing it back to the store for another one (or two.)

Step one: You've, of course, got to learn how to cut a pomegranate. Spoiler alert, it's not as hard as you might think! With a few easy tips, you'll safeguard your hands, your clothes, and your cutting board from any pomegranate juice stains, all without feeling like you're wrestling out each seed individually. So stress no more! Your white t-shirt will thank you.

Now that you've got your seeds ready, it's time to add a pop of color and sweet-tart flavor to your favorite savory dishes, like chiles en nogada, Brussels sprout salad, and even a festive Christmas cheeseball. It goes without saying that the tartness of pomegranate makes it an ideal addition to some of our favorite cocktails, too. Just try our pomegranate mimosa and you'll never go back to regular OJ.

In a sweater weather state of mind? Be sure to check out all of favorite seasonal recipes that highlight the best of fall and winter, like our apple recipes, sweet potato recipes, and butternut squash recipes.