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The Best and Easiest Way to Cut a Watermelon

04/19/14 | 4th of July, Recipes, Summer

Cutting the watermelon has always been my husbands job around our house because I’m just not as good at using large knifes as he is. He’s had lot’s of experience with large knifes as a precocious boy in scouts. But since my friend taught me how use this method to cut a watermelon, I’ve been doing the job ever since. We were at a Primary Party and it was my job to bring the watermelon. She was watching me try to cut it, without success, when she stepped in and asked me if I wanted to know how she cut a watermelon. I use this method every time! This method is less messy and you can cut the perfect sized watermelon cubes.

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and Fast

Start out by cutting the watermelon in half.

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and FastThen set one side cut side down on a large grooved cutting board.

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and FastThen start “peeling” the rind off the watermelon by slicing from the top to bottom, like peeling the skin off an apple.

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and Fast

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and FastContinue all around the watermelon then slice off the top.

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and FastNow slice the watermelon into 1-1.5″ slices.

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and FastNow take one of those slices and cube it.

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and FastRepeat with other slices and other side of the watermelon or save the other half by covering the cut part with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and Fast

You’re done! Such a cinch! I hope this comes in handy for all your summer parties!

How to Cut a Watermelon into Bite Sized Pieces Easily and FastHave a great summer everyone!

Annette

 

 

 

 

 

 

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