Do you ever wonder how to cut watermelon on that's easy to eat? Or how to slice watermelon in a way that's simple to serve for parties? We have three simple ways to mix up your watermelon routine. But before you learn the different ways, let's talk a bit about watermelon preparation.

3 ways to cut watermelon

How to pick a good watermelon?

  • Some people say to "thump it", we say to "spank it" .
  • The key is to hold the watermelon in your other hand when you spank it, so you can feel the vibrations through the watermelon. A tighter vibration should be reflective of a crisp texture while a mealy watermelon will have a much softer vibration.
  • Look for the "field spot". Yellow creamy color spot on the bottom means that it was resting on the ground and sweetened on the vine. This "field spot" should be a rich yellow color indicating it had plenty of time to lay in the field and sweeten in the sun. Avoid the green all over melons as they were usually picked too soon and didn't get to ripen in the fields.
  • Here's all our photos to show how to pick a watermelon details and story behind our inspiration.

Video: Best ways to slice and cut Watermelon for easiest eating

How To Cut watermelon safely (Prep)

  • Use these no slip cutting boards or similar. This will help you slice into the watermelon securely without the board underneath slipping on you. Or you can use a dish towel to place under your cutting board to keep it from slipping. OXO no slip cutting boards
  • If wet, dry the knife, board and watermelon to ensure minimal slipping.
  • A medium to large sharp knife with a thick blade.
  • Make sure to have a secure hold on the watermelon to keep it from rolling.
  • Don't try to cut the whole watermelon in half at once. Cut through the rind one one side and work your way around the watermelon. Insert the knife tip into the watermelon and then cut into it a 3 or 4 inches deep. Cut through the rind, rotating the watermelon to cut the circumference. Finally, once the rind it cut through, the interior of the watermelon with break to separate into halves.
  • Take it slow and avoid any injury!
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3 ways to cut watermelon

How To Cut Watermelon

Here's an easy way to cut watermelon into sticks or cubes. Great for parties or snacking. See write up above for additional ways to cut watermelon and other tips.

  • 1 whole Watermelon

Options for Serving

  • chili salt, lime wedges, honey, balsamic vinegar

  • Halve the watermelon and slice the top end.

  • Trim the sides by slicing off the rind, exposing the fruit.

  • Cut thick slices down and across the melon.

  • Turn and slice again across to create sticks. For cubes, stack the watermelon sticks (don't skewer them), and then slice the stacks of watermelon sticks into cubes.

  • Place bowl over the trimmed watermelon.

  • Flip the cutting board which will expose all the flat sides of the sticks.

  • Add skewers into each stick and serve with any optional accompaniments if desired.

Calories: 82 kcal , Carbohydrates: 21 g , Protein: 2 g , Fat: 1 g , Saturated Fat: 1 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g , Sodium: 3 mg , Potassium: 305 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 17 g , Vitamin A: 1549 IU , Vitamin C: 22 mg , Calcium: 19 mg , Iron: 1 mg

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 82