HOW TO DISECT A WHOLE WATERMELON (FAST N EASY)
It seems that watermelon is messy when the juices get outside of your mouth because of the rind. This is how I cut up a watermelon and hope you find it helpful. Steps 1-5 also work great for a whole pineapple. This is also a great base for fruit salad. Simply add some grapes, strawberries, kiwi, etc. Toss and serve at your next outdoor gathering.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Melons
Time 15m
Yield 1 watermelon
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- You don't need the water, I needed to add it to post this technique. You will need:1 butcher knife, 1 large cutting surface, 1 very large bowl.
- Lay the watermelon onto the cutting board on it's side and cut off one end just to expose the pink flesh.
- Turn the watermelon around and cut the other side. Stand the melon up on one end so it is sitting flat.
- Using your butcher knife, begin from the top and cut a section of green, curving around the midsection and down to the bottom. Try to cut where you expose the meat but not cut too far into it. Don't worry if you miss some of the rind. Place the cut-off rind into the large bowl.
- Continue cutting the melon starting at the top and cutting down to remove the rind, turning the cutting board (or melon) as you go. You may miss some rind on the bottom, but no worries.
- Cut the watermelon in half longways from top to bottom. (careful as this can be slippery), Turn the halves face down so that the center of the melon is now on the cutting board and it is laying flat. Now you can easily trim any remaining rind off. Now your bowl if full of rind, simply discard it and use bowl for the melon.
- Begin with one half of the melon and place one hand on top with fingers and thumb spread up and out so you don't cut yourself. Slice the watermelon horizontally in half. then cut strips, turn cutting board and cut strips in the other direction to make cubes and place into the bowl. Do the same for the other half of the melon. Serve with forks and enjoy.
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nohin khan
n_khan53@hotmail.comThis is a healthy and refreshing snack.
Lobna Soltan
ls71@hotmail.co.ukI love the fresh taste of the watermelon.
Fahad Choudhary
cf95@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for summer.
Raja Daim
daimraja91@hotmail.comI can't wait to try this method with other fruits and vegetables.
Bicky Kumar
kumar.b97@hotmail.co.ukThis is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen.
Ramzan Saith
ramzans@hotmail.co.ukI love the way the watermelon looks when it's dissected this way. It's so festive and fun.
Muhammadh Sifath
muhammadh.s@gmail.comThis is a great way to use up a watermelon that's about to go bad.
Princess Chimatiro
princess-c@yahoo.comI've tried other methods of dissecting a watermelon, but this one is by far the best.
Asmat Ali
a@gmail.comI highly recommend this article to anyone who wants to learn how to dissect a watermelon.
Shekh Irfan tkd
t69@yahoo.comThis was a great experience! I learned a new skill and made a delicious treat.
Damilola Meshach
d41@gmail.comThis is the best way to dissect a watermelon. I will never go back to my old method.
Paras Naqvi
p_n9@aol.comI love the pictures in this article. They really helped me to understand the steps.
Danjuma Hamza
hamza83@aol.comThis method is so easy to follow, even for a beginner like me.
FAUSTINA ASIEDU
f42@aol.comI'm so glad I found this article. I've been looking for an easy way to dissect a watermelon.
Acroptix
acroptix84@aol.comI made this watermelon dish for a summer party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
david grace
grace.d54@gmail.comThis is a great way to prepare watermelon for a party or potluck.
SHARK007 SHARK
s-shark00779@hotmail.comI love the idea of using a melon baller to create watermelon balls. It's such a fun and easy way to serve watermelon.
Kilian Smith
s@aol.comThe watermelon turned out so refreshing and delicious. I can't wait to make it again!
Davis Anderson
d_anderson@aol.comI've dissected many watermelons before, but this method is by far the quickest and easiest.
Mani Jutt
mani.j@hotmail.co.ukThis was my first time dissecting a watermelon, and it was so much easier than I thought it would be! I followed the steps in the article, and it turned out perfectly.