Slicing instructions and tool options for creative ways to serve a quintessential summertime treat.
8 WAYS TO CUT WATERMELON
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To create any shape, begin by cutting a whole watermelon in half. Use a sharp chef’s knife; a serrated knife works well on large watermelons. When slicing, use a cutting board with a runnel groove on the edge to help catch the juice and make cleanup easier. Slice the melon crosswise for two circular pieces or lengthwise for two oblong pieces. Then, cut into smaller pieces as desired. Keep the rind on for hand-held options or use melon ballers or cookie cutters for fun bite-size pieces.
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Slice a whole watermelon in half crosswise. Cut each piece in half again, creating quarters.
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Cut watermelon into sticks, then slice crosswise, creating 1-in. cubes.
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Cut whole watermelon in half lengthwise. Then slice each half crosswise into 4 to 6 equal pieces.
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Cut watermelon into wedges. Starting from the point of the wedge, cut 3 equal pieces.
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Cut watermelon in half crosswise; slice into ½-in. to 1-in.-thick rounds. Use a cookie cutter to stamp out shapes, like stars, from each round.
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Slice whole watermelon in half crosswise. Slice into rounds, then cut rounds in half. Slice each half-round into 1-in. sticks, leaving the rind on.
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Cut watermelon in half and use a melon baller to gently scoop out the flesh for sphere-shape bites.
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Cut whole watermelon in half crosswise. Then slice the halves into rounds. Cut each round both crosswise and lengthwise to create 4 wedges.
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