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How to Slice Watermelon

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Slice Watermelon
Slice Watermelon

Watermelons can be messy to cut, but this is the easiest and neatest way to pull it off.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Watermelons
  • Large Knives
  • Melon Ballers
  1. Step 1

    Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the seeds with the tip of a knife, if you want.

  3. Step 3

    Slice watermelon horizontally into wedges.

  4. Step 4

    Remove the rind, if desired, by inserting a knife between the rind and the flesh to cut it away.

  5. Step 5

    Serve as wedges or cut into chunks.

Tips & Warnings
  • Use a large knife to slice watermelon.
  • Try scooping out the fruit with a melon baller if you are planning to use it in a salad. Use the remaining rind as a serving bowl.
  • Serve watermelon very cold.

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