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    How to Cut a Watermelon – Video and Photos

    BY: Courtney PUBLISHED: Sep 10, 2023 Leave a Comment UPDATED ON: Sep 11, 2024

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    Learn how to cut a watermelon! We show you how to cut a large watermelon with step by step photos and video showing how to cut a watermelon.

    how to cut watermelon showing watermelon chunks in a large bowl.

    How to pick out a watermelon

    hands holding a watermelon.

    We love to go to pick your own farms and that means we get a truly fresh picked watermelon. Here are some tips to pick out a watermelon and what we look for:

    • Uniform Size
    • Look for the golden yellow to orange field spot. This is from the watermelon resting on the ground. An underripe melon will not have a field spot. White is not ripe.
    • If picking off the vine, the watermelon should come off easily with a twist.
    • Look at the stripes. There should be a contrast between the stripes and the melon.
    • Webbing, scars, if the pollinators wanted it, you’ll enjoy it!
    • The stem area should be dried out and depressed. If it’s protruding and green, the watermelon wasn’t picked when ripe.
    • Tap the watermelon. Many people like to tap a watermelon as it will make a deep sound if it’s ripe, and if it’s overripe, it will sound hollow.
    hands holding a watermelon showing the yellow bottom.

    How to cut a watermelon

    First, wash and dry your watermelon. Why wash if you’re not eating the skin? You’ll cut the bacteria into the flesh when you cut into the skin.

    washing watermelon in sink.

    You will need a cutting board and a sharp knife. Place the cutting board on a flat surface and hold onto the melon while cutting.

    slicing ends off watermelon.

    Once your watermelon is washed, you can start cutting; the first cut is on the bottom. When you do this, you want to create a flat base so the melon can stand up without wobbling or rolling off.

    After you cut the bottom, you can repeat on the other side and cut off the top.

    Now, you can stand the watermelon up on a sturdy base.

    hands holding watermelon standing on a sturdy base, cutting board.

    Take your knife and start to cut off the rind.

    slicing green rind off watermelon.

    Get as close to the rind as possible, but ensure you’re cutting off most of the green rind and white flesh. Try not to cut off too much of the watermelon’s red flesh.

    slicing red rind off watermelon.

    Keep slicing until all of the watermelon rind is removed. Then, you can cut the watermelon into slices.

    cutting a watermelon into slices.

    Then, make vertical slices and then horizontal slices to create watermelon chunks.

    slicing watermelon slices into strips.
    slicing watermelon into strips the other way creating chunks.
    scooping watermelon chunks into container.

    When you cut up fresh fruit at home, you’ll have more, too!

    watermelon chunks in a large plastic bowl on a table.

    Store in a large container with a lid or a reusable silicone bag in the refrigerator.

    Can you freeze watermelon?

    Yes! If you can’t finish your fresh-cut watermelon, you can freeze it for later. We usually use frozen watermelon for sorbet, watermelon salad, smoothies, slushies, or snacking on frozen. Check out our Alkaline Smoothie.

    a bowl with fresh chopped watermelon and other fruits

    Watermelon recipes to try

    • Strawberry Watermelon Juice
    • Fruit Salad Infused Water
    • Watermelon Salad with Cucumber and Mint
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    How to Cut a Watermelon

    Author: Courtney
    Learn how to cut a watermelon! We're showing you how to cut a large watermelon with step-by-step photos and a video showing how to cut a watermelon.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute minute
    Total Time: 11 minutes minutes
    Servings: 30 servings
    Calories: 1350kcal
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: how to cut a watermelon, watermelon

    Equipment

    • 1 cutting board a sturdy cutting board
    • 1 chef's knife a knife you're comfortable using
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    Ingredients

    • 15 lb watermelon

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the watermelon.
    • Make the first cut on the bottom of the watermelon. Repeat on the other side and cut off the top.
    • Stand the watermelon up and then start slicing off the rind from top to bottom. Get as close to the rind as possible, but ensure you're cutting off most of the green rind and white rind, not the red flesh.
    • Next, cut the watermelon into large round slices.
    • Then, make vertical slices and then horizontal slices to create watermelon chunks. Place the chunks into a large plastic bowl.
    • Store in a large container with a lid or a reusable silicone bag in the refrigerator and enjoy within 3-4 days.

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    Notes

    Can’t eat all the melon quickly? Freeze it for later, it will have a slight texture change, but it’s still delicious in smoothies and sorbets!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    How to Cut a Watermelon
    Serving Size
     
    1 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    1350
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Sodium
     
    45
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    5040
    mg
    144
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    340
    g
    113
    %
    Fiber
     
    18
    g
    75
    %
    Sugar
     
    279
    g
    310
    %
    Protein
     
    27
    g
    54
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    25605
    IU
    512
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    365
    mg
    442
    %
    Calcium
     
    315
    mg
    32
    %
    Iron
     
    11
    mg
    61
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    The nutritional information is automatically calculated and can vary based ingredients and products used. If the nutrition numbers are important for you we recommend calculating them yourself.

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    About Courtney

    Fruit and Veggie lover. I love making produce fun and delicious, not to mention taking tons of pictures in the process! :-)

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