The best way to make juicing recipes with pomegranate should not be complicated, so let’s dive in!!!
Whenever I drink a glass of dark red pomegranate juice, what comes to my mind??? any guesses??.It’s a no brainer, I know.
Shimmering, fresh and dynamic, are the famous articulations that in a brief moment rang a bell.
Quite possibly one of the most invigorating drinks, this sweet and tart juice is sublimely fulfilling and refreshing. It certainly has health benefits. Pomegranate juice is said to support and boost digestive health.
It is always good to get your daily dose of essential nutrients by consuming seasonal fruits. All of the arils of this sweet and tart fruit are bunched together in firmly pressed chambers and separated by yellow or white layer. Just trying to make you visualize….
I have used a hand press juicer to prepare this delicious ‘healthy juicing recipes with pomegranate’ thus the method is somewhat unique. Hand press juicer is also helpful to prepare mosambi juice.
You might use a blender or electric juicer relying upon accessibility. In the event that you use an electric juicer, simply add the seeds in the juicer and extract the juice. you can use quite a few pomegranates considering the serving you need.
With an end goal to give that post a truly necessary cosmetic touch up, I shot some photographs and chose to create a step by step guide on the most proficient method to make pomegranate juice.
On the off chance that you’ve never tasted pomegranate juice, you certainly need to check it out. It tastes lighter and refreshing but fulfilling.
Kindly, go and get a few pomegranates while they’re in season and partake in the delightful juice!!!
How to quickly select/pick a pomegranate like a pro?
More heavier more juicy / succulent, as simple as that!!
Ripe pomegranate has shiny skin yet shade of skin can’t actually dictate ripeness. Likewise flat and angular shape defines ripeness, as for the round shape pomegranate, arils will not be truly developed and would be unripe.
Sometimes, pomegranate with golden brown patches appears to be more succulent and ripe!! Genuinely can’t really say.. but you will get to know from your experience…
Health benefits of pomegranate
It is an extraordinary wellspring of fiber thus support digestive health
It is said that it reduces inflammation because of high levels of antioxidants
It is low in calories
It might assist with building immunity
What are the ingredients required to make juicing recipes with pomegranate?
ingredients:
2 pomegranates
1 lemon (optional)
¼ teaspoon sea salt / black salt (optional)
½ teaspoon sugar (optional)
Tools used for juicing
Manual hand pressing juicer and a glass
How to make pomegranate juice at home?
Instructions:
Wash 2 medium to large pomegranate and slice off the top to remove the crown (flower shaped portion on top).
Cut each pomegranate in 2 parts / sections.
Place the pomegranate to squeeze and make sure there is a glass underneath.
Press down the hand lever to apply maximum pressure on pomegranate. This manual hand pressing juicer has immense crushing / squashing power and thus it squeezes the pomegranate in the very first go.
All parts that touch the fruit is removable and washable. No more juices squirting all over your hand and counter top, it’s that easy.
There is nothing to strain as such, so pour juice into a glass to serve. 2 medium to large pomegranates ought to yield around 1 glass of juice. Extra squeeze can be refrigerated in a container for 1 to 2 days. I although will recommend to drink this delightful juice immediately.
Optionally, can also add pinch of sugar / salt along with squeezed lemon while serving.
Storage instruction
Assuming you intend to store pomegranate juice in fridge, can keep for 1-2 days however know that it might begin oxidizing and can result to loss of nutrients (I rather prefer to drink the delightful juice as quickly as I can).
Store pomegranate arils in a water/air proof compartment after deseeding to a bowl and then refrigerate for 3-4 days. I would suggest not to rinse the seeds, as water makes the arils turn wet and brown.
Juicing recipes with pomegranate
Ingredients
- 2 piece pomegranate
- 1 piece lemon optional
- ¼ tsp sea / black salt optional
- ½ tsp sugar optional
Instructions
- Wash 2 medium to large pomegranate and slice off the top to remove the crown (flower shaped portion on top).
- Cut each pomegranate in 2 parts / sections.
- Place the pomegranate to squeeze and make sure there is a glass underneath.
- Press down the hand lever to apply maximum pressure on pomegranate. This manual hand pressing juicer has immense crushing / squashing power and thus it squeezes the pomegranate in the very first go. All parts that touch the fruit is removable and washable. No more juices squirting all over your hand and counter top, it's that easy.
- There is nothing to strain as such, so pour juice into a glass to serve. 2 medium to large pomegranates ought to yield around 1 glass of juice. Extra squeeze can be refrigerated in a container for 1 to 2 days. I although will recommend to drink this delightful juice immediately.
- Optionally, can also add pinch of sugar / salt while serving.
Useful / Pro tips
When peeling pomegranates in a big bowl of water using your hands, we ought to remember that arils previously came in the contact of water thus can become soggy sooner. It is therefore recommended to consume the seeds or juice immediately after deseeding.
Pomegranate seeds are rich in fibers, so remember not to discard the pulp (after juice is extracted from seeds). you can still have it after mixing pinch of sugar and salt to it.
Since pomegranate has good nutrition values and, is high in iron, it’s always wise to combine / join the juice with oranges / lemon for better iron absorption.
When is/are pomegranate in season?
In India, pomegranate is cultivated throughout the year, but majorly from Feb to May, while most pomegranates grown in the US come from California and are in season from the finish of September through December.
FAQ:
Do you have to peel / deseed a pomegranate before juicing?
Not necessarily, as you may use manual hand pressing juicer. It is not required to deseed the pomegranate before juicing if hand pressing juicer is used (as I have used to make pomegranate juice).
Is it better to juice or blend pomegranate?
I believe, it’s always good to juice/squeeze the pomegranate.
Can I put a whole pomegranate in my juicer?
Manual hand pressing juicer can be used if pomegranate is cut in 2 pieces. You won’t have to remove the arils from the fruit.
Do you rinse off pomegranate seeds?
Yes, you may rinse off pomegranate seeds but try to consume the seeds or squeezed juice immediately as seeds may become soggy sooner.
Should pomegranate be kept in the fridge?
After pomegranate is seeded, arils can be stored in the refrigerator.
How to make a pomegranate juice at home?
Please follow the step by step instructions (How to make pomegranate juice at home).
General QnA:
What goes well with pomegranate juice?
Any citrus fruit (eg: lemon, orange) if combined with pomegranate juice, will be healthier as it may help in better absorption of iron.
How to make pomegranate juice without using a juicer?
A blender can be used too but you will need to deseed the pomegranate first by cutting it in 4 equal parts and keeping in a large bowl filled with water. This process includes some manual work where arils need to be separated from the fruit.
