Cut watermelon can quickly pick up lingering smells in the refrigerator and start tasting off.
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Sweet, sticky watermelon is a summertime classic.
I havent fully enjoyed watermelon season unless Ive had its juices running down to my elbows while eating wedges.
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Its a treat I enjoy as is, in salads, blended intococktails, and beyond.
I will gladlypick up a watermelonwhenever I’m at the grocery store, all summer long.
However, I have a small household.
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That means we often have leftovers.
I like tocut the entire watermelonat once so that so its ready to eat when we want it.
As a true watermelon lover herself, she was able to give me the answer I was looking for.
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Its All About Proper Storage
The problem with cut watermelon is the flesh absorbs odors.
Barlow recommendsairtight storageto prevent this.
Keep your cut watermelon sealed and protected from the circulating air, she says.
The important takeaway is that the seal needs to be tightno air should get in or go out.
Even if you plan on serving the fruit later that day, it can pick up fridge smells quickly.
Play it safe by storing it properly.
Youll be rewarded with the sweet, summery flavor you know and love.
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