How to Keep Watermelon a Long Time
Few things are more refreshing on a hot summer day than a juicy slice of watermelon. This watery melon is not only a thirst-quenching crowd pleaser, it is also a good source of vitamin A and C. In addition to eating it plain, you can serve watermelon grilled with a drizzle of honey, or chopped up and added to salads. If you find yourself with more watermelon than you currently need, don't toss it out. Instead, cube and freeze the watermelon, which will last up to a year in the freezer. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Whole watermelons, any amount
- Sharp butcher knife
- Large bowl
- Heavy-duty freezer bags
Instructions
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Cut both ends off of the watermelon and stand it upright on a cutting board, so that it is standing on one end.
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Slice the rind of the watermelon off with a sharp knife, slicing from the top all the way to the bottom. Rotate the watermelon and repeat until you have removed the rind all around the watermelon.
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Make several even, vertical slices into the watermelon, going about halfway down the watermelon.
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Turn the watermelon and slice going across the lines you have made, also going halfway down. You have now created a crisscross pattern across the watermelon.
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Position your knife on the side of the watermelon about 2 inches from the top.
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Slice into the watermelon so you create cubed pieces. Push them into a bowl and continue to slice into the watermelon every 2 inches and remove the cubed pieces until you reach the halfway point where you stopped slicing.
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Slice the rest of the watermelon to create the crisscross pattern, and slice into the watermelon until you have cubed all of it.
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Place the watermelon cubes into heavy-duty plastic freezer bags and seal tightly. Place in the freezer and use as needed, for up to 12 months.
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Tips & Warnings
When selecting watermelon, choose ones that are heavy for their size, are free of dents and bruises, and have a pale yellow spot on one side, indicating a well-ripened fruit.
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