How to Cut a Watermelon (3 Ways)

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How to Cut a Watermelon (3 Ways)

Whether you are getting ready for the party of the summer, relaxing with the family on a hot day or feeding the kids a healthy alternative snack, I will show you my technique for how to cut a watermelon into cubes, sticks and triangles that you can enjoy all summer long.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: slices

Calories: 39kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Equipment

Ingredients

1 watermelon any size

Instructions

For All Watermelon Cuts

Clean the watermelon and pat it dry.
Cut off the ends of the watermelon.
Cut the watermelon in half using a chef's knife.
Now you can carry on to the steps for cubes, sticks or triangles.

For Watermelon Cubes

Follow the steps for 'All Watermelon Cuts'. Then, take one of the halves and cut it into half again (you’ll get quarters).
Starting from the quarters, pass the knife close to the white part of the watermelon, following all the borders as best you can on both sides.
Make vertical cuts to the watermelon in one direction.
Now make vertical cuts again in the other direction.
Then make horizontal cuts and let the cubes fall off into a bowl.

For Watermelon Sticks

Follow the steps for 'All Watermelon Cuts'. Then, starting from halves, peel off the outer white and green parts of the watermelon with a chef's knife.
Make vertical cuts in one direction.
Make vertical cuts in the other direction (forming a chessboard-like shape in the upper part of the watermelon).
Serve!

For Watermelon Triangles

Follow the steps for 'All Watermelon Cuts'. Then, take one of the halves and cut it into half again (you’ll get quarters).
Take the quartered pieces and cut them in half into wedges. Repeat cutting the wedges in half lengthwise until desired size. With a smaller watermelon, you may not have to make as many cuts as a large one.
Now you can slice each piece, to your desired thickness, to create triangles.

Notes

Optionally, you can insert popsicle sticks into the watermelon sticks.
No matter which way you slice your watermelon....be sure to use a sharp knife!
The best option is to get a watermelon without seeds, but seeds can easily be plucked out with a small paring knife or simply spit out.
A couple of ways to tell if your watermelon is ripe for cutting is to check for a yellow spot in the area it would have sat on the ground, and/or if the watermelon is heavy (meaning full and juicy!).
If you do have any left over, watermelon is fast and easy to store for later! Simply wrap your leftover watermelon slices with plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container to enjoy within 3 to 5 days.
If your watermelon has an off, almost sour, taste and smell and/or its texture is slimy or fuzzy, your cut watermelon has probably gone bad.
If you find that the water collects on the bottom of the container when storing cut watermelon, try storing it in a colander inside of a bowl. That way the liquid will drain to the bottom of the bowl without touching the watermelon pieces.

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