How to Cut Watermelon

Watermelon is one of the most popular summer fruits. This sweet “king” fruit is also very good for health. Watermelons are at their freshest when you buy them whole and cut them yourself. You can cut watermelons into circles, triangles, slices or cubes, even use a fruit baller to scoop watermelons.

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Wash the watermelon rind. Use fruit wash if you have it available or wash under running water to remove dirt, germs, and pesticides from the skin of the melon. Washing the watermelon is an important step, as whatever is on the rind that the blade touches will also come into contact with the inside of the watermelon as you cut the watermelon into slices.

Cut off the two ends of the watermelon. The serrated knife is best suited for cutting things that are soft on the inside and hard on the outside like watermelon, tomatoes and bread. You need to use a knife with a blade longer than the watermelon you want to cut.

Double the watermelon. Stand the watermelon upright before slicing down the middle of the melon.

Note that if you cut along the dark stripes on the rind, the seeds will be on the outside of the cut pieces, and it will be easier for you to remove the seeds.

Cut round pieces

Cut the watermelon into horizontal slices. You can cut a watermelon into round pieces by slicing the watermelon horizontally into pieces about 2.5cm thick. ^{[1] X Research Source}

Cut off the watermelon rind. Carefully run the blade along the outer edge of the melon to cut the skin off. At this point you can remove the seeds if you want. ^{[2] X Research Source}

Cut the watermelon into small pieces. You can cut round watermelon slices into sticks or triangles, or even use a cookie cutter to cut melons into fun shapes like stars. ^{[3] X Research Sources}

Cut triangles

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Double the watermelon. Find the middle of the melon and cut it vertically down. ^{[4] X Research Sources}

Cut the watermelon halves in half. Place half a melon on a cutting board so that the skin is on top, the flesh is facing down, then cut the melon halves in half. ^{[5] X Research Sources}

Cut the watermelon into triangles. Take a quarter of a melon and cut it into triangular slices about 1.3 cm thick. Cut in the same way until the end of the melon. ^{[6] X Research Source}

Cut into small pieces

Cut the melon into four parts. Carefully cut the watermelon in half, then turn the halves inside out and cut them in half again. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

Cut the watermelon into triangular slices. Cut each watermelon slice about 2.5 -5 cm thick, cut only to the skin of the melon, do not cut off the skin. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Cut the watermelon lengthwise into slices. Start on one side of the watermelon, about an inch below the top of the watermelon. Cut the watermelon into slices lengthwise so that the tip of the knife runs along the rind. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Continue slicing the melon. Cut a vertical line about 2.5-5 cm below the first cut. Do not cut off the shell. Turn the melon over and cut the same on the other side. ^{[10] X Research Source}

Cut the flesh of the melon from the rind. Use a knife to cut along the bottom of the melon in a “sweeping” fashion. You can then pour the watermelon pieces into a bowl or plate. ^{[11] X Research Source}

Use a spoon to make fruit balls

Cut the watermelon into four parts. Find the middle of the watermelon and cut it lengthwise to split the melon in half, then place the melon halves on a cutting board so that the skin is on top, the flesh is facing down. Cut the melon halves in half lengthwise or horizontally. ^{[12] X Research Source}

Use a spoon to scoop out the watermelon. Use a fruit baller or ice cream scoop to scoop out the watermelon flesh. Drop the watermelon balls into a bowl or Tupperware box. ^{[13] X Research Source}

This method is most suitable for seedless watermelons, as the watermelon balls will not have seeds inside. However, you can also remove the seeds while scooping up the melon.

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Serve cold. Ice cubes of watermelon are a wonderfully refreshing treat that your whole family is sure to love.

Advice

Watermelon with its sweet taste can be used as a side dish in meals.
Puree watermelon with a blender or food processor (remove the seeds and skin) for a great summer drink!
Many people like to squeeze a little lemon over watermelon slices for a refreshing snack!
Buy small watermelons for easier cutting and portion control.
Watermelon rind can be used in cooking, such as making jam or making pickles.
Watermelons come in seeded and seedless varieties. You should choose carefully to make sure you buy the right type of melon.

Warning

You will have to use more force and it will also be easier to slide when cutting with a dull knife, so it is safer to use a sharp knife.

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