hop the pre - cut watermelon at the grocery storage and cut your melon vine yourself this summertime .
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sweet watermelon is a sweet sign of summer , available year - round in the supermarket but at its prime from May through September . Since the rind can err on the thickset and tough side , many retailer trade pre - cut watermelon . But once you control how to cutwatermelon slicesyourself , you ’ll save money , be able to devour much overbold fruit ( who bonk how long that ’s been on the ledge ? ! ) , and customize the shape of your cutting . However you like your watermelon cut — whether it ’s into piece , sticks , cubes , or ball — we can help you do it yourself .
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Picking the Perfect Watermelon
Before we plunge into all of your options for how to cut watermelon , here ’s a quick refresher about how to peck one so you get right , toothsome slices . Look for a watermelon that :
Before you begin slicing , rinse and dry the skinunder running pee or use a clean , break towel to wipe off any excess dirt . Then snap up a sharp chef ’s knife and acutting circuit board — it ’s time to hack to it .
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How to Cut Watermelon Slices into Triangles (Wedges)
How to Cut Watermelon into Sticks
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How to Cut Watermelon Slices into Cubes
Once you have sticks , you’re able to easily translate them into cubes .
How to Cut Watermelon into Melon Balls
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer cut watermelon to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 day ( for best flavor ) . you’re able to also immobilise watermelon cubes to practice later inWatermelon Margaritas , in spirit - free sip like sweet talker orWatermelon - Cucumber - Lime Refresher , or as ice cube option to infuse your H2O with a little redundant flavor .
An uncut watermelon vine survive about 7 to 10 daytime at room temperature , accord to theWatermelon Board . Since it ’s tough to separate how long ago thewatermelon was harvestedwhen you buy one from the stock , it ’s best to cut and consume the watermelon as soon as potential after impart it home .
It sure as shooting is ! you could , of course , compostit , but we love to makeWatermelon Picklesusing the rind . It is usually left behind , but the watermelon vine rind is entirely edible and taste like a cucumber . ( watermelon and cucumbers are from the same works family , called cucurbits . ) Some people pickle the rinds , while others chop them for fuss - fry .
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