How to Cut a Watermelon

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Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit for cool drinks, salads, and refreshing desserts. Learn How to Cut a Watermelon in this easy guide.

Watermelon cubes in a bowl

To properly cut a watermelon you need a sharp knife, dry clothes, and a firm secure cutting surface. This guide will help you with basic cutting techniques for watermelon steak, spears, and cubes.

  1. Clean the melon

    Start by wiping the outer surface of the Mekong with a damp cloth. Really focus on any grooves or dents that might be packed with dirt. watermelon

  2. Cut the ends

    Place the melon on a sturdy surface like a dry towel over a cutting board. Next, cut off both end with a sharp chefs knife. This will give the melon stability when cutting off the rind. Iwatermelon with the top and bottom temoved

  3. Remove the rind

    Set the watermelon on one of the cut ends. Remove the rind by guiding the knife from the top cut down the shape of the fruit. Be sure to be firm with your strokes but don’t force the knife down. Take your time to avoid cutting too much melon. Discard the rinds.watermelon with rind removed

  4. Cut the melon Into steaks

    The melon can be cut into different shape and sizes at this point. Cut the melon into steaks by slicing 2 inch cuts across the width of the melon. Melon steaks are the perfect size for grilling. 

  5. Cut the melon into spears

    Watermelon spears or sticks are excellent for dipping. Make spears by cutting the melon steaks into 1-2 inch slices.  melon spears

  6. Cut the melon into cubes

    Cubes make using the melon in recipes a breeze. Cut the spears into 1 inch pieces cutting width wise. 

20 Refreshing Watermelon Recipes

Watermelon Limeade in a glass with ice and a stripped straw close up

Watermelon is the official fruit of summer. From thirst-quenching drinks to savory salads to sweet frozen treats, watermelon is the perfect refresher. I’ve taken the liberty to find the BEST watermelon recipes on the web for my readers. To start us off I’m offering my mouthwatering Watermelon Limeade. After you’ve given it a try, head over to these talented chefs and cooks’ blogs for more watermelon wonder!

Watermelon Feta Salad | Chef & Steward

Mango Watermelon Salsa Recipe | The Hungry Hutch

Watermelon Margarita Recipe | Butter Be Ready

Fresh Watermelon Cucumber Mint Juice | Orchid & Sweet Tea

Watermelon-Basil Sorbet | Sense & Edibility

Non-Alcoholic Watermelon Margarita Mocktail | Dash of Evans

Watermelon Moscow Mule Cocktail | Dude the Cookz

Vodka Watermelon Cocktail with Mint | Homemade in Astoria

Watermelon Mojito Smoothie | This Worthey Life

Refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Juice | Savory Thoughts

Watermelon Margarita | A Cookie Named Desire

Greek Farmer’s Salad with Watermelon | Sense & Edibility

Watermelon Rosé Granita | Dash of Jazz

Watermelon Margarita Popsicles | Savory Spice Rack

Watermelon Lemonade | Well Done Drea

Frozen Watermelon Mint Lemonade | Dash of Jazz

Watermelon Wedge Salad | Food Fidelity

Watermelon Salad Recipe with Cilantro Honey Lime Dressing | Brazilian Kitchen Abroad

Watermelon Feta Salad Stack + Blueberry Balsamic Glaze | This Worthey Life

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