It’s no secret that I have a soft spot in my heart for POM Wonderful. Not only does the company produce some excellent, high quality products using sustainable business practices, but the people behind the brand seem innovative, caring and very supportive of the food blogging community. Their recent POM Wonderful Blogger Harvest Tour is a shining example of that. Although, due to circumstances beyond my control (United Airlines Sucks), I didn’t actually get to attend the tour, Jeff and Andrea from POM Wonderful did everything they could to make me feel very much included in the festivities, including sending me a big package full of POM goodies afterward.
The pomegranate is an unusual, yet versatile fruit with many delicious and creative uses. Its health benefits have been touted far and wide. Pomegranate juice is loaded with antioxidants – about three times more than are found in green tea or red wine. Antioxidants help to guard the body against the substances that can cause premature aging, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and lots of other diseases or health conditions. If that isn’t reason enough to indulge, there are scads of “wonderful” recipes using pomegranates and their juice. The arils (seeds) are perfect for tossing in salads, stirring into yogurt, sprinkling over cereal or garnishing cocktails. Pomegranate juice is ideal for glazes, cocktails and marinades.
Here are a few recipes from the SGCC archives that were inspired by pomegranates:
Just look at this fabulous Pomegranate Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream!
Or, maybe you’d prefer this tender, moist and juicy POMegranate Glazed Pork Tenderloin.
Don’t they both look delicious?
In case you didn’t know, November happens to be National Pomegranate Month. November also officially kicks off the “Holiday Season”. What better way to highlight the unique qualities of the pomegranate than with a little healthy holiday competition? The fine folks at POM Wonderful have offered to send a case of their terrific, 100% pure pomegranate juice to three of you lucky readers. To sweeten the proverbial pot, I’m also going to pair that with three copies of Nigella Lawson’s fabulous new holiday cookbook, Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities.
Let me tell you people, you really want one of these. This is one gorgeous book! And, it includes everything you could possibly wish for to make your holidays merry and bright. (Everything except the snow, that is. You’re on your own for that one!) Nigella’s book has recipes and suggestions for everything from from party canapés, cocktails and manageable mass catering to scrumptious Christmas cakes, cookies and puddings. There are also chapters on no-fuss brunch dishes, quick and easy homemade edible gifts and edible tree-decorations. The book also includes quite a few recipes using pomegranates!
So, how do you score one of these nifty giveaways? I’m glad you asked. All you have to do to be eligible to win is leave a comment below telling me about your favorite holiday recipe using pomegranates or pomegranate juice. If you don’t already have a recipe in mind, then tell me what kind of recipe you’d like to create using pomegranates or pomegranate juice. Please only comment once, though. Duplicate comments will not be considered. However, if you’d like an extra chance to win, I’ve got you covered.
- If you tweet this post on Twitter or share the link on Facebook, leave another comment letting me know, with the link, and you’ll get one extra chance to win. You can do this twice, for a maximum of two (2) extra chances.
- If you have a blog and actually write a post about your recipe, leave a comment, including the link to your post, and you will get FIVE (5) extra chances. Of course, you should also put a link back to this post in yours.
The deadline to submit your comments is Saturday, November 28th, 2009, at 11:59 p.m. EST. I’ll pick the winning comments using the handy, dandy Random Number Generator and post the results here on Sunday, November 29th. I’m purposely setting the deadline for after Thanksgiving to give you time in case you want to make your recipe for the holiday and post about it.
Good luck!!!
Jewels of the Earth Quinoa Salad and POM Giveaway Winners
POMegranate Glazed Pork Tenderloin
On November 18, 2009 at 2:44pm, Michele said...
Hello Susan - what a festive way to start the holiday season! And a great combination - Nigella and POM, both are so deicious. The pomegranate-chocolate-chunk ice cream looks yummy - I have been looking for ideas for an innovative take on baked alaska, and I think the ice cream will be perfect with pomegranate cake and meringue. In fact, it could be a pomegranate-themed meal! Thanks for the chance to win, Michele
On November 18, 2009 at 2:46pm, jan said...
I love to use pomegranate just tossed into a green salad. its like little red jewels of goodness!
On November 18, 2009 at 2:53pm, doodler said...
I recently made a batch of home-made mint-pomegranate sorbet with chocolate chunks, recipe coutesy of Giada de Laurentis (but I adore Nigella equally!).
I love how grocery stores have made it easier for the consumer to acquire this treat. It used to be so rare to come across pomegranate in any form at all.
On November 18, 2009 at 2:53pm, Jen B said...
I love POMs in my cottage cheese and they are so good in a salad of arugula and persimmons with red onion and a Dijon Balsamic dressing. I actually have POM mustard that I use to make the dressing. A local women makes it and it is AMAZIN!
On November 18, 2009 at 3:03pm, Chatelaine said...
OMG I’d LOVE to make that POM ice cream! Now that’s the way to my heart. I’ve never attempted making anything with pomegranates before and after your few posts I’m really tempted. Otherwise, do pomegranate margaritas and martinis count LOL
On November 18, 2009 at 3:09pm, Mom24 said...
I have never used POM or pomegranates. I’ve always wanted to try pomegranate seeds in a salad though.
On November 18, 2009 at 3:10pm, Amy S said...
I just tweeted about it! @niftyfoodie
On November 18, 2009 at 3:27pm, Carlene said...
I usually just eat them out of hand. The only ‘recipe’ I’ve used them in is a holiday salad…strewn around like little jewels on butter lettuces with a shitake mushroom dressing (Annie’s). I am covetous of the cookbook by Nigella.
On November 18, 2009 at 3:29pm, ShannonP said...
I haven’t tried it yet but I want to make chocolate chunk pomagranate ice cream… sounds delicious!
On November 18, 2009 at 3:31pm, Jenna Z said...
I’d love to make some sort of spiced pom punch for my holiday party! I usually make mulled cider but what a fun change!
On November 18, 2009 at 3:33pm, Margaret said...
I recently read a blog post about pomegranate cupcakes. I would definitely try it out for the holidays! For the fruit itself, I love it in a good, hearty salad.
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
On November 18, 2009 at 3:42pm, Tangled Noodle said...
I made pomegranate molasses using POM Wonderful and used it for a salad earlier this year. I think I’d like to use that molasses to flavor a holiday cheesecake! What a great holiday giveaway!
On November 18, 2009 at 3:45pm, Tangled Noodle said...
Can you tell I’d love to win one package? I re-tweeted your tweet for this post!
@TangledNoodle
On November 18, 2009 at 3:49pm, Julia said...
might be the best dip I’ve ever had… Mango Pomegranate Guacamole
On November 18, 2009 at 3:52pm, ingrid said...
My favorite recipe using POM is Pomegranate BBQ sauce. I used it to base the babyback ribs I slow roasted! YUM!
~ingrid
On November 18, 2009 at 3:52pm, grace said...
i think you’re right on the money with that glazed piggy. that’s exactly what i’d like to do with some pomegranate juice-it sounds OUTSTANDING. i also think it’d be a nice addition to a tart cranberry pie, but i’m just sassy like that.
On November 18, 2009 at 3:55pm, Amanda K said...
Ice cream! I love to make ice cream in any flavor, and so that’s often my first impulse when I think about new ingredients.
On November 18, 2009 at 3:58pm, Sherry said...
I’m actually drooling over that chocolate chunk pomegranate ice cream even though it’s cold in my house! But since I’ve never worked with pomegranates before I think I’d like to make scones using them. Some recipes I’ve seen for them look really good!!
On November 18, 2009 at 4:05pm, Miranda said...
Pomegrante scones or muffins! Yum! They would be perfect for a small morning breakfast before the Thanksgiving feast.
On November 18, 2009 at 4:14pm, laurie said...
I wonder how they might turn out in scones, pomegranate orange scones?!?
On November 18, 2009 at 4:32pm, Rachel (S[d]OC) said...
I want that ice cream!
The best thing I have ever done with pomegranate juice is one of the simplest.
I like to mix a cocktail of just pomegranate juice and proseco. It’s a tasty and fun cocktail that requires little fuss. Whenever I serve this at a party, everyone drinks tons of it.
On November 18, 2009 at 4:33pm, Rachel (S[d]OC) said...
I just made a FB link!
On November 18, 2009 at 4:47pm, Bellini Valli said...
My favourite is quite simple using POM…Pomegranate Iced Tea. I would love to see a sherbet or semifreddo made with pomegranate:D
On November 18, 2009 at 5:05pm, Jennifer said...
I’ve never used POM in cooking before - but I think I’d like to try to make a pomegranate swirl cheesecake. Or, maybe a pomegranate syrup to top my homemade cream puffs. Yum.
On November 18, 2009 at 5:32pm, Louise said...
I would love to try to mix up drinks with POM pomegranate juice… pomegranate martinis for holiday parties sounds wonderful
On November 18, 2009 at 5:39pm, Haley said...
One of my favorite holiday foods is red raspberry pie, made from fresh berries from my parents’ farm. I love the tartness of the berries in contrast to the sweet crust and the crunch of the berry seeds. I think that adding pomegranate to my “traditional” berry pie would be simply magical. Thanks for giving me the idea! (Love your blog, by the way.)
On November 18, 2009 at 5:44pm, Dolce said...
Sweet! I have never baked anything (yet) with pomegranate, just used them in fruit salads. I would probably use pomegranate to make a syrup / puree and serve it with a flourless dark chocolate cake so it would offset the bitterness and complement both by color and taste the chocolate!
On November 18, 2009 at 6:30pm, Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} said...
I made the most delicious pomegranate margaritas with POM They were happily devoured during a progressive dinner and as we left for the next house, the POM and all the mixes came with us. So the magic recipe, quite simple. Tequila, lime juice, triple sec and POM. To top it off it would be great to add the pomegranate seeds to the drinks, but I didn’t know that at the time.
On November 18, 2009 at 6:36pm, Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} said...
I tweeted the givaway
yesidohair
I Love POM and just entered to win some http://bit.ly/1ybOsy @StickyGooeyChef 3:36 Nov 18
On November 18, 2009 at 6:56pm, Jana said...
I love them in stuffing.
On November 18, 2009 at 7:01pm, Yen said...
I’ve been dying to use more POM juice in my cooking/baking but that pork tenderloin is calling my name. Will have to try that soon. Idk how to share the link from my facebook though
The one POM recipe i would love to make is a White Chocolate Pomegranate Swirl Ice Cream. One day though… since majority of my things are in storage in upstate new york.
On November 18, 2009 at 7:01pm, Jessica said...
Pomegranate chutney! Paired with any other fruit. I love it with quince! Chutney can go on anything in my opinion 😀
http://www.facebook.com/jessclifton?ref=profile
Added a link in my page
On November 18, 2009 at 7:03pm, Amy said...
My favorite recipe is pomegranate chutney. My grandma makes it at Thanksgiving - we have a cranberry chutney and a pomegranate one and they look so similar on the table that it’s hard to tell the difference (until it’s scooped on a plate and eaten!).
The new Nigella cookbook looks amazing!
On November 18, 2009 at 7:04pm, Gem said...
I’ve not cooked with pomegranate before, but I think it would go very nicely with duck, maybe a glazed roasted duck.
Dessert wise (where would we be without dessert) I am now dying to try the pomegranate chocolate ice cream you have up there taunting me! As a few people have suggested I think it would make an interesting addition to chocolate cake, or maybe even some chocolate brownies.
I have so many ideas now!
On November 18, 2009 at 7:06pm, Jill said...
Hi Susan, I haven’t baked or cooked with pomegranate, but I’d love to try a dessert. Your ice cream recipe looks really delicious! How can you go wrong with pomegranate and chocolate?!
On November 18, 2009 at 7:07pm, Gem said...
Tweeted
http://twitter.com/sweets85
Sweets85
Celebrate National Pomegranate month, cook something delicious http://bit.ly/34rqPV
On November 18, 2009 at 7:07pm, Gem said...
And facebooked..
http://www.facebook.com/gmatherne?ref=mf
On November 18, 2009 at 7:15pm, Frieda said...
I have never tried pomegranates or the juice, but I bet it would be wonderful in the filling or topping of a sweet roll….
On November 18, 2009 at 8:09pm, Carla said...
Honestly, I prefer a pomegranate simply unadorned, alone. There is nothing like the flavor. I also love to toss it with a green salad and blue cheese. yum!
On November 18, 2009 at 8:50pm, Kristin T said...
I love pomegranate seeds in my salad.
On November 18, 2009 at 9:15pm, Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} said...
I posted about my margarita recipe, and linked back to you!
http://createdbydiane.blogspot.com/2009/11/pom-wonderful-really.html
On November 18, 2009 at 9:28pm, Tiffany said...
I would love to make a Pomegranite martini! It sounds fun and festive for the upcoming holidays.
On November 18, 2009 at 10:05pm, Jeanne said...
I love POM!! Pomagrantes are the bestest!!!
And that tenderloin looks so yummy!
Thx so much for the chance to win!
On November 18, 2009 at 10:30pm, Memoria said...
I would want to make that pomegranate ice cream! YUM!
On November 18, 2009 at 10:33pm, nina said...
I am sure living in SA disqualifies me for the give-away, but I just wanted to say “Hi Susan!”
On November 18, 2009 at 11:42pm, Niecey said...
I recently came across a recipe for pomegranate ice cream and it looked so good. I would love to try it.
On November 19, 2009 at 12:13am, Disha said...
I’ve neer actually made anything with POM ever mainly coz it’s not available in Bombay!
But I love fresh pomogranate in Raita! n this ice cream sounds amazing! I wld love to experiment with this flavour!
-Disha.
On November 19, 2009 at 1:01am, Dani said...
I would like to have a cocktail with pomegranate juice and gin, maybe with seeds in the ice. I would really love the cookbook. Thanks for a chance at the giveaway. Dani H (ddh77 on Twitter)
On November 19, 2009 at 1:02am, Morven said...
Hi from New Zealand
I’ve seen the POM Wonderful on the supermarket shelves but have yet to try it. I’m with the gals who are making the pomegranate cocktails - cheers!
On November 19, 2009 at 1:05am, Emma said...
Pomegranate juice is delicious in smoothies! Especially with frozen blueberries!
On November 19, 2009 at 1:23am, Dani said...
I’m afraid I don’t know how to give you a link to my tweet, but I am @ddh77 and I included @StickeyGooeyChef and stickeygooeycreamychewy.com in the tweet.
On November 19, 2009 at 1:32am, Dani said...
I just posted to Facebook. If this entry wins, I’ll be happy to give you my Facebook name to confirm. Dani H (@ddh77 on Twitter.) Have a great Thanksgiving!
On November 19, 2009 at 2:45am, Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} said...
I tweeted yesidohair
If you like POM check this out http://stickygooeycreamyche…
less than 5 seconds ago from web
On November 19, 2009 at 2:52am, Angel S. said...
I’d like to add POM to my punch recipe. I love the kick it adds. It also is very thirst quenching!
On November 19, 2009 at 3:05am, Ibu said...
I haven’t tried it yet but would love to. Reading all the comments is giving me more ideas on how to use it.
On November 19, 2009 at 3:09am, Romy said...
A pomegranate-chili sorbet as a refreshing dessert would do it for me!
On November 19, 2009 at 3:42am, Disha said...
I tweeted abt ur giveaway!!
On November 19, 2009 at 3:42am, sara said...
My fav would probably have to be an ice cream made with pom juice…sounds delish!
On November 19, 2009 at 7:54am, Eric said...
I’ll have to go with pomegranate ice cream…..
On November 19, 2009 at 8:02am, Lena said...
That glazed pork tenderloin looks DELICIOUS! I would totally make that if i had the juice to make the syrup with!
On November 19, 2009 at 8:13am, Kristin said...
My daughter won’t let me keep pomegranates in the house long enough to actually MAKE something with them! We just eat them. But I COULD get some juice & try your pork, which looks delicous. And I think both of my kids would love the ice cream.
On November 19, 2009 at 9:09am, Emily said...
I’ve never worked with pomegranates or their juice before but I would love to experiment with adding a few drops of juice to cream cheese frosting for color and favor, or throwing some into a chicken salad sandwich (with pecans, fennel, celery, apple, and a little mayo and non-fat yogurt). Okay, I’m drooling now!
On November 19, 2009 at 9:13am, Lynda said...
I want to make Sugarcrafter’s Red Velvet Pomegranate Cupcakes - they look delish!!!
http://sugarcrafter.net/2009/11/18/red-velvet-pomegranate-cupcakes/
On November 19, 2009 at 9:41am, Annette said...
The only thing I’ve used pomegranates for during the holidays are cocktails, but after reading so many posts on how people use them I would love to try a savory dish like that glazed pork tenderloin. It sounds perfect for Christmas Dinner!
On November 19, 2009 at 10:38am, Quiltingdaisy said...
So far I have only had it as a juice and the seeds in a salad, yummy.
But I will definitely try both of your posted recipes. Thx
On November 19, 2009 at 10:38am, Jeannette said...
i’ve never made anything with pomegranates but that glazed pork tenderloin sure does look delish!!
On November 19, 2009 at 11:17am, Sharon said...
I think I would like to try making a stuffing with pomegrante seeds and adding juice with the broth!
On November 19, 2009 at 2:59pm, Earlene said...
We have a Pomegranate bush / tree, and I just love having them available. My favorite thing to do with them is to squeeze them and make Jelly. All the friends who I give jars to, at Christmas, just love getting it. It is a treasure for them, since you don’t see it in the stores very often. I want to try that Pork recipe now though.
On November 19, 2009 at 8:21pm, Kelli said...
mmmm….how about pomegrante muffins or pomegranate jelly to go on my morning toast?!!!!!
On November 19, 2009 at 9:49pm, Natasha - 5 Star Foodie said...
I love POM juice and pomegranates! My favorite recipe featuring pomegranate flavor is the tartlets with pomegranate liqueur poached pears that I did this weekend. Those were fantastic!
On November 19, 2009 at 10:53pm, NancyO said...
Plate grilled or pan seared wild salmon on bed of frisee’. Have ready, the following sauce: Reduce balsamic vinegar over low to low medium heat to coat back of spoon. May take 15-20 mins. Add pomegranate juice to balsamic reduction in saucepan. Add butter to bind and season with salt/pepper, if desired. Spoon sauce over salmon. Nice to sprinkle pom seeds, but can sub dried cranberries instead. Serve with mashed potatoes. Not a rocket science recipe, but an outstanding salmon dinner, holiday worthy. I have the details for the sauce. I’m on travel at present, and needed my Sticky, Gooey… read.
The East Coast Moved to Seattle Area Brooklyn Wanna Be Italian Great Cook Girl.
On November 19, 2009 at 11:26pm, Susan said...
Wouldn’t a champagne cocktail made with some pomegranate juice to both flavor and turn the champagne a wonderful soft pink color be a great festive holiday drink. And a few pomegranate seeds in the bottom of the champagne flute would be a lovely touch.
On November 20, 2009 at 2:25am, Ivy said...
I love pomegranate in any form. We don’t get POM in Greece but I wonder if this is a reduction of pomegranate juice with sugar, like the grenadine I used in Melitzankai spoon sweet?
On November 20, 2009 at 12:18pm, The Food Hunter said...
I’ve just discovered pomegranate juice so I don’t really have any recipes but I’d love to try using it in more things. Thanks
On November 20, 2009 at 2:27pm, Care said...
I love pomegranate seeds on a salad — Chopped Romain and baby greens with Gorgonzola chunks, pomegranate seeds, pecans and pomegranate juice, oil, balsamic vinegar, a little maple syrup, and salt — ohhh so good!
On November 20, 2009 at 5:38pm, Debby said...
I received some POM in the mail, and have been trying to decide what to make. I think a pan sauce would be perfect, and then I saw your glazed pork tenderloin. That would be perfect! In the meantime, I came down with a cold and loved POM with some 7-UP…and I recently made a POM cocktail with club soda and a twist of lemon. Loved it!
On November 21, 2009 at 2:43am, SheilaM said...
I have never used POM or pomegranates before but I would love to create a Pomegranate Pound Cake. The Pomegranate Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream looks absolutely DELISH!!!
On November 21, 2009 at 5:09am, Deb said...
Every time I plan to use pomegranates in a recipe, I end up eating it all before I get the rest of the ingredients together. That ice cream picture makes me want to try again though.
I think it all started when I was in elementary school many, many years ago. When the poms hit the stores, Mom would let each of us kids buy one - they were so exotic! Oh, the memories of the long minutes picking the very best one, and the hours trying to keep it away from my brothers.
On November 22, 2009 at 6:28am, Lisa said...
I love sprinkling the seeds in salad, on top of a thinly sliced grilled steak/arugula on bagette appetizer and my fav. holiday cocktail is a sugar cube in the bottom of a champagne flute, POM juice on top and fill with prosecco…..YUM!
On November 22, 2009 at 7:12pm, lily boey said...
I have used it to make ice cream inspired by Nigella Lawson’s No-Churn Pomegranate Ice Cream… Love it so much!
On November 22, 2009 at 11:39pm, Katrina said...
I have been eating pomegranates on just about everything lately. My favorite is with vanilla yogurt and a few walnuts or pecans on top. I made some killer brownies from the POM website this last summer that I thought were de-lish. And lately I’ve been wanting to try replacing some alcohol in a chocolate bundt cake with POM juice instead. Lovin’ POMs!
On November 23, 2009 at 3:07am, Sylvie said...
Although it is a rather labor intensive endeavor, I like to make Pomegranate jelly.
On November 23, 2009 at 7:38pm, SarahKim! said...
Well, I don’t have a recipe, but now that I think of it, pomegranate punch sounds really good! I suppose I would use soda, lemon concentrate, lemon and lime slices, and of course, pomegranate juice! Mmm!
On November 23, 2009 at 8:47pm, ***ANDREA*** said...
My kids love pomegranate arils in and on their pancakes. Yum!
On November 28, 2009 at 4:24pm, Piroska said...
I’d love to try pomegranate in muffins…or quick bread.
What I absolutely love is pomegranate martini !
:o)
On November 29, 2009 at 9:33am, Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes) said...
POM wonderful isn’t available here, but pomegranates are abundant! I love eating the seeds (?) plain! I’m thinking pomogranate cupcakes would be wonderful!!
On December 10, 2009 at 11:10pm, Bren said...
I’m still so sorry you missed the trip! Mosy on over to the blog to see the fly over recap and vid! not teasing you, just really want you to see it. And I’m having a giveaway of something you should have received anyway!
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