Watermelon is one of the most popular fruits.The king of fruit is very healthy.You can cut them yourself if you buy them whole.You can cut watermelon into rounds, wedges, slices, cubes, or even scoop out the flesh with a melon baller.
Step 1: The rind of a watermelon should be washed.
If you have a fruit wash, rinse the watermelon under the faucet to remove dirt, germs, and pesticides from the rind.The rind of the melon needs to be washed because the knife that is used to slice it will end up in contact with the watermelon flesh.
Step 2: The watermelon needs to be sliced off the top and bottom.
melons, tomatoes, and breads are items that have a softer interior and a tougher exterior.The fruit you're going to cut must be longer than the knives.
Step 3: Go through the center of the watermelon.
Before slicing the melon, stand it on the end.The watermelon seeds will be easier to remove if you cut along the dark stripes on the outside of the watermelon.
Step 4: Each half needs to be cut into sections.
Depending on how small you want your pieces to be, you can cut each half into two, three, or four sections.
Step 5: The melon's rind needs to be removed.
While you cut the rind, hold the section in one hand.
Step 6: Cut the rind from the top.
You will want to cut through the fruit with a knife.The fruit should be removed from each section.
Step 7: You should slice the watermelon cross-wise.
You can turn your watermelon into rounds by cutting it at 1 in intervals.
Step 8: The rind needs to be cut off.
Carefully slide your knife along the outside of the flesh to cut off the rind.At this point, you may want to remove any seeds.
Step 9: Cut into pieces.
You can either slice the rounds into sticks or triangles, or use a cookie cutter to cut out fun shapes.
Step 10: The watermelon needs to be cut in half.
The center of the watermelon is where you want to cut the fruit.
Step 11: The halves need to be cut in half.
Set the fruit on your cutting board so the rind faces up and the flesh faces down, then cut each piece in half again.
Step 12: Put the fruit into wedges.
Take one of the quarters and slice it into wedges.Continue until all the fruit is cut.
Step 13: The watermelon should be quartered.
Cut your watermelon in half.Cut each piece in half.
Step 14: The watermelon should be sliced into wedges.
The slices should be 1-2 in wide across the melon.Don't cut through the rind.
Step 15: Cut the melon in half.
Start on the side of the watermelon below the peak.The tip of the knife should run along the rind when you slice the melon.
Step 16: Continue slicing the melon.
Below your first cut, make a diagonal slice 1-2 in.Don't cut all the way down.On the other side, turn the melon and repeat the process.
Step 17: The rind needs to be removed.
You can slice along the bottom of the rind using a sweeping motion.You can serve the watermelon in a bowl or platter.
Step 18: The watermelon can be cut in quarters.
Cut through the middle of the watermelon to separate it into halves.The rind should be facing up when you place each half on the board.Cut the half in half.
Step 19: Put the fruit in a container.
Use a melon baller or an ice cream scoop to scoop out the watermelon flesh.Place it in a container.It is best to have a seedless watermelon for this method.As you scoop out the fruit, you can remove the seeds.
Step 20: It's best to serve it chilled.
The whole family is sure to enjoy chilled melon balls.