How To Cut A Watermelon Easily In 5 Minutes - Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

Posted on06/04/202027/02/2022Updated on27/02/2022

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Learn how to cut a watermelon and how to peel a watermelon easily in less than 5 minutes! I show you how to cut it into wedges and cubes depending on what you are making.

This is a great kitchen hack that you totally NEED to know in order to get the best out of your watermelon and to save you money.

Hey there, watermelon fan! Are you as obsessed about watermelon season as me? Dreaming of nothing but all the big ole juicy melons you and your family will work your way through this summer??

Then you NEED to know how to cut a watermelon in a few easy peasy steps and in less than 5 minutes.

This simple kitchen hack will really help you get the best out of your watermelon craze aaaaaaaaaaaaaaall summer long.

Recipe Link: Watermelon Smoothie.

Sweet ripe watermelon is super affordable, can be prepped ahead with ease and brings color and refreshing flavor to any gathering. We tend to have some chilling in the fridge and freezer constantly.

It is also super versatile and is great for throwing on the bbq or backyard firepit or smoker, in a salsa, salad, blended into some watermelon margarita popsicles, sorbet, or a watermelon smoothie. It’s a must-have at picnics, but it also makes a great healthy lunch box treat and anytime snack.

So next time you see some on sale at your local store, grab a few, peel, slice, dice, etc, and then enjoy them 1657777777777777777 times over the warmer months.

HOW TO TELL IF AWATERMELON IS RIPE

You definitely want to cut up and eat a ripe watermelon and here is an easy way to tell if yours is ripe and ready.

• Yellow spot – Look to see if it has a big yellow spot underneath the watermelon. If it is yellow then it is ripe. The field spot is where the watermelon touches the ground as it grows.
• Hollow sound. Tap your watermelon. If it sounds hollow, then it is ripe.

The Best Way ToCut A Watermelon

Cutting watermelon is really quick and easy, but the way you do so depends entirely on how you want to use it. If you want to eat it by hand or grill it or make it into melon ice pops, then it might be the best cut in wedges.

If you want to make a watermelon smoothie, watermelon popsicles or a salad, then it will be best cut into smaller cubes or any fun shape you can think of. My kids love making star and animal shapes.

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Ready to learn just how easy it is How To Cut Watermelon?Gather up your ingredients and I will show you…..

How To Cut AWatermelon

1. Cut the top and bottom stem end of the watermelon so that you create a flat surface for the watermelon to sit on the cutting board.
2. With the flat end on the board, cut the watermelon in half.
3. Lay each half on the cutting board with the flesh side on the board, then cut each half into half again so you end up with four quarters.
4. Then cut the quarters into wedges and serve.

How To Peel A WatermelonAnd Then Cut It

1. Cut the top and bottom stem end of the watermelon so that you create a flat surface for the watermelon to sit on the cutting board.
2. With the flat section on the board, grab a sharp knife and cut the skin of the watermelon slicing downwards. Do this all around the watermelon.
3. With the flat section on the board, cut the watermelon in half.
4. Lay each half on the cutting board, then cut each half or quarters (depending on the size of your watermelon).
5. And then slice and serve.

How To Cut AWatermelon Into Cubes

For salads, snacks, and smoothies we find it easier to start with watermelon cubes. To make cubes, follow steps 1 to 4 in how to peel a watermelon. Then you just cut it into as small or as large cubes as you want.

FAQs

Tips

• Wash the melon before you cut it to get rid of any dirt and bacteria lurking around.
• The size you cut the melon into depends entirely on the size of the whole melon. Larger melons will need to be cut into more wedges.
• Feel free to grab a melon baller or cookie cutters and use these to make fun shapes.

CAN YOU FREEZE WATERMELON?

Yes, it is entirely possible to freeze watermelon! And it only takes 2 hours to do so. I am all about keeping a steady supply of frozen watermelon stocked in my freezer. Especially during those sweltering summer months.

Frozen watermelon is not only perfect for making frozen smoothies, but it is an amaaaaaazing treat all on its own!

I store individual servings of cubed watermelon inside Ziploc bags ready for the kiddoes to grab when they want a snack. Tasty and healthy, which is a total win-win in the snacking department.

One important note: when making smoothies using frozen watermelon, a sturdy high-powered blender is what you need to get the job done.

More Watermelon Recipes

• Watermelon Fruit Bowl.
• Watermelon Smoothie.
• Watermelon Prosciutto Skewers.
• Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles.
• Salted Watermelon Margarita Popsicles.

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