A pomelo for all seasons

[Ape65]

I'd never heard of a pomelo until now. I'll have to try one!

[Eliseharris]

They are good but, I think, seasonal. I haven't seen them for a while and the last one I had was very old and nasty. Hopefully the season is coming up again soon.

[WoundedEgo]

This was actually a very useful video (rather than funny). I'm fairly certain that the same technique could be used to eat a grapefruit, a coconut or the brains of a small child.

[rsh2k8]

im rather upset cos i cant find pomelo's anywhere and i really want to try one!

[Eliseharris]

I got one from Lidl - but they don'tr seem to have them now - and another from a Chinese grocery. I think the latter is the best option - though they may be more expensive.

[rsh2k8]

oh well then i shall have to try both!

[rsh2k8]

I got one!

found it in a fruit market in Newcastle in between the oranges and grapes of all places and you were right it is nice!

[Eliseharris]

They are good, aren't they. Glad you found one. Unfortunately all the pomelos I have seen since the one in this video have been increasingly more expensive. One in China Town was £3. And that was starting to rot as well!

[rsh2k8]

I dont mean to rub it in but the one i got was only 70p

or 2 for £1.20

i was amazed i expected to pay a lot more for it

[Eliseharris]

Yeah - the Lidl one was about that but I can't find the cheap ones now!

[rsh2k8]

thats disgraceful

if they're not careful there'll be a pomelo shortage!

try a fruit stall in a market, sounds strange, but thas were i got mine

[williamjames3]

Your right, they are a bit of a luxury item, but well worth the cost (and the hunt for them).

[williamjames3]

A friend of mine used to grow them himself at the foot of his garden, we used to go harvest them around late Winter time. I'm not sure from which countries they're imported from. Not tried them roasted and jarred - where can I get those from?

[Eliseharris]

Some supermarkets (with the antipasti), but not always. Italian grocers and delis sometimes sell them. I have also seen them loose and you buy from the counter by weight. They are not cheap - a special treat - but you can make them last and they are lovely. They tend to be in oil though sometimes they are in vinegar.

[ShaunClarkRobertson]

Good to see you rise above the abuse! Unfortunately, I couldn't resist having a go. Anyway, it matters little in the grand scheme of things. Now, a pomelo. Apparently they're good dipped in chocolate or made into marmalade.

[Eliseharris]

That sounds great - I will probably have to save up for the next one I get - but dipped in chocolate sounds great.

[williamjames3]

I always thought that November/December was Globe Artichoke season - might be wrong - frozen would do, absolutely love them

[Eliseharris]

Well I suppose it depends where they are being imported from - but I think spring and early summer is more atichoke season for much of the world. I like them in jars, slightly roated.

[williamjames3]

I'll do that, thanks for the tip. I'm finding it hard to find a place that stocks Globe Artichoke - spotted any?

[Eliseharris]

Not recently. I am not sure they are in season.

[williamjames3]

I've never had a Pomelo..........

[Eliseharris]

They taste good - try one. I bought one at Lidl and the other at a Chinese grocery. The latter is probably the one most likely to stock them.

[G4RDNER]

It looks like you're mutilating the head of a trifid. Or those things from The Little Shop Of Horrors that sing 'feed me seymore!' The cousin of the trifid...

[Eliseharris]

Yes, it does look remarkably like Audrey II at the point where it has been opened!

[4ofSwords]

Hello! Nice looking fruit! Not too common over here. I will be on the lookout when next at the markets.

[Eliseharris]

I think, as with most fruit, the quality is variable. Make sure you don't eat the pith or skin unless you really like bitter tastes.

[4ofSwords]

Thanks, not a fan of bitter. If I find one, I'll try it out.

[bvb720]

Watch for the Video Respone Elise.

[Eliseharris]

Thanks. Sent you a message.

[SJARCHER73]

You've still got Xmas cards on display and it's past 12th Night! You'll bring bad luck down on yourself if you aren't carefull

[Eliseharris]

It's Ok - that bit was shot before Christmas with a far fresher pomelo!

[rickbeecfc]

John Hurt was on a pomelo hunt at the start of Alien - don't open an over-ripe one, especially if you are with hiccoughs (wakes them up, see).

Are you taking the pith?

[Eliseharris]

Noted! I will make sure to be wary around any that seem to be squirming. And when do I not take the pith?

[komikero]

I love those things, but yeah, it's a bitch to open. They do sell pre-peeled pomelos at the local market (we call them SUHA over here).

[Eliseharris]

They are very tasty - if you can manage to get rid of all the pith! I

[Castaa]

I had never even heard of a Pomelo until this.

I think this is why we stick with grapefruits here in the states?

[morris111222]

As usual a very entertaining video...I want one of those!

[lapislazuline]

apparently Buzz Aldrin left a pomelo

in orbit around the moon just in case.

[CornyAgain]

It looks like one of the eggs in the film Alien from here, you even opened it the same way, but I think I might have to try one.

[Eliseharris]

Just watch out if you get weird stomach cramps while eating with your crew mates.

[morris111222]

try not to get caught by a stray face hugger then

[Priestofbabalon]

Ollie was there again? Still waiting for him to confess his undying love for you.

[FATMIME]

You have beautiful hands!

[dudeinneed60]

Yes, I could play guitar so much better if I had long and thin fingers like that, damn!

[FOSEEBOY]

I think you should share half of that with your male buddy......(lol)

[Eliseharris]

It was very big so he did get a few segments! There is still a load of it in the fridge.

[mnemonyxx2]

Are You Sure Nigella Done It This Way?

If she ever had, I might actually watch. Also appreciated the cameraman's expert fingertip touch 0:30 - 1:02 - brava & bravo.

[Eliseharris]

Yes, it was so dark I didn't even notice the thumb until I put it up here!

[dudeinneed60]

LOL, everybody's a Director.

[MadBadVoodo]

Five Stars!!

[RossclartRETROGRADE]

LMFAO!

Another food being glorified by the amazing Eliseharris :P

[misterblue66]

I'm one of those ones that worry every time you start swinging a knife around. Now that you're willing to admit we may be justified in our fears...we might need you to get into some sort of 12 step program for proper knife handling. :D

[Larkvall]

I have never seen one before!

[sailindude]

wow interesting

[Steve7508]

I think I heard Ollie trying not to laugh.

[Eliseharris]

I think you're right!

[siggy75]

Ooops, windypops!

[tackertone]

Go On, Please tell us what it Tastes Like

[Eliseharris]

Possibly more grapefruity than orangy - but certainly harder and sweeter than grapefruit and milder than either.

[Zipster08]

I never heard of them! What do they taste like??

[Eliseharris]

Like very mild, hard oranges. It's sort of honey-like and only a bit citrusy. My mother can't eat oranges because they are too sharp for her but she liked these.