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How to Cut a Watermelon (The Best Way)

Here's a simple guide to the BEST way to cut a watermelon to maximize the amount of melon you eat and minimize the space it needs to store.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board large enough to easily fit the watermelon
  • 1 dish towel

Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon

Instructions

  • Start with the watermelon on the cutting board. Slice off a thin part of each end. Try not to cut too deep into the red flesh, as this is the product you will eat.
  • Once you have both ends sliced, stand the watermelon up on one end. 
    watermelon with ends cut off
  • Start by cutting from the top of the melon to the bottom, trying to keep your knife just on the white part and not cutting into the red flesh. As you cut, you will follow the natural curve of the rind to the bottom. 
    carving watermelon top to bottom
  • Cut the watermelon into thick slices, ½-1 inch, depending on your preference. After that, trim the edges to square the slices off.
    chunks of cut watermelon
  • Once you have the slices, cut them vertically into large, rectangular pieces. Once you are done with that, turn the sheet of melon and cut vertically again to create uniform squares.
    chunks of cut watermelon
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy. 
    square pieces of watermelon

Notes

  • Cut watermelon stored in the fridge should be consumed within five days. After this, it is most likely starting to spoil. The sooner you eat, the better for taste, but after five days, the cut product should not be consumed.
  • You can freeze watermelon, but if so, it should be used in its frozen state. If you thaw it out again, it will lose its structure and become mushy. Use frozen watermelon in smoothies, slushies, and other cold and blended applications.