How to Slice a Watermelon like a professional

Are you heading off to a summer picnic with family or friends? Do you want to bring the ultimate summer dessert? How about a watermelon - sliced and ready to eat? No picnic is complete with out a juicy cold slice of watermelon. Follow these easy directions to perfectly slice your watermelon.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• One large watermelon
• A large cutting board
• A large non-serated knife
• A large serving dish

1. 
    

   Was the outside of the watermelon in the sink with cool water. Remove any stickers or labels. Pat Dry. On large cutting board carefully slice the watermelon in half length wise.

2. 
    

   Set aside 1/2 of watermelon. Place other 1/2 of watermelon flat side down on cutting board and again carefully slice in 1/2 length wise. Repeat with second 1/2 of watermelon. When finished you will have 4 1/4 pieces of watermelon.

3. 
    

   One at a time, carefully slice 1/4 pieces of watermelon into slices. Slice to your desired thickness, but aproximately 1" slices work very well. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure watermelon is fully chilled before serving.
• It is best to cut watermelon as close to serving time as possible.
• Always use a NON-serated knife to ensure even straight cutting.