It’s got me eating watermelon way more often now.
The mess and hassle just weren’t worth it.
All that changed when I discovered an easy, low-mess method of slicing watermelon into batons or sticks.
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Here are step-by-step instructions for the easiest way to cut watermelon this summer.
Cut the Watermelon in Half Crosswise
Cut the watermelon in half crosswise.
Then turn the two halves flesh-side-down on the cutting board so they lay flat.
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Slice the Watermelon into Planks
Work with one-half of a watermelon at a time.
Begin on one end and cut the melon into planks that are about an inch wide.
Don’t worry about being super precise hereno ruler is necessary.
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Tuck your fingers under like a claw to minimize the chance of cutting yourself.
The trickiest part of this process for me was slicing the very last edge of the melon.
Not all pieces will be uniform, given the shape of a watermelon.
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Want Cubed Watermelon?
you might alsofreeze watermelonfor up to a year.
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