Meanwhile, cut pomegranate in ½ across the middle.
Hold ½ of pomegranate over bowl.
With the back of a wooden spoon, gently knock on pomegranate skin.
Continue beating with increasing power until seeds start coming out naturally and falling through your fingers into bowl.
Once all seeds are in bowl, sift through seeds to remove any bits of white skin or membrane.
Toast pecans in pan, over low heat.