Follow our simple guide to preparing watermelon, and try our favourite watermelon recipes and serving suggestions. Youll only need basic kitchen kit for impressive results.
Cooling and refreshing on a hot day, watermelon is lovely on its own, but also makes a good ingredient in other recipes. Use this fruit in our watermelon recipes, including drinks, salads and more. It pairs well with salty cheeses such as halloumi and feta, and makes a good accompaniment to rich meats such as pork belly. You can even barbecue slices or turn it into a colourful watermelon ‘pizza’.Advertisement
You can cut watermelon into a variety of different shapes, so choose what suits your serving style or recipe and follow the steps below.
Start by watching our easy-to-follow video of how to cut the fruit in three different ways: triangles, cubes and sticks:
Place the watermelon cut side down on a carving board and, using the knife, cut off and discard the rind. Cut the watermelon vertically into 1-inch-thick slices. Working with 1 slice at a time, gently break the watermelon along the vein of seeds.
How to make watermelon cubes
Watermelon cubes are perfect for popping in salads for a splash of colour and flavour.
1. Put the watermelon on your cutting board and cut it in half through the middle.
2. Cut each half in two to make quarters. If you have a very large watermelon, cut the quarters in half again to make thinner wedges that will be easier to cut.
3. Put one piece of watermelon on the board and move the others to one side. Using a sharp knife, cut down into the flesh to make slices the width of the cube you want to end up with, cutting through to the white part of the rind, but not all the way through.
4. Make a sweeping cut along the base from one end of the watermelon quarter to the other to release the first row of slices, then chop into cubes. Make sure the chunks are not too long (remembering that the watermelon gets wider nearer the rind) and halve any peices if you need to.
How to remove watermelon seeds
Many watermelons are now sold as ‘seedless’ and may have no seeds, or a few pale yellow soft seeds that can easily be flicked out with the point of a knife. If your watermelon has lots of seeds, you’ll have to remove them as you cut.
The seeds grow in seams through the flesh, and if you cut the watermelon in half and look at the cut surface, you should be able to see roughly their pattern of growth – they’ll radiate out from the centre with a circle free of seeds in the middle. There will also be some distinct patches where there are no seeds.
Cut the watermelon into thin wedges, starting from the centre, going outwards, keeping the seeds at the edge of some of the cuts so you can easily flick them out.
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How do you cut a watermelon?
How: Using a large knife, cut 1 inch off the top and bottom of the watermelon and then cut it in half crosswise. Place the watermelon cut side down on a carving board and, using the knife, cut off and discard the rind. Cut the watermelon vertically into 1-inch-thick slices.
How do you cut a watermelon in a crock pot?
Trim the top as well. Slice the watermelon into ½-inch to 1-inch slices. Start from one side and slice the watermelon to your desired thickness. Cut into cubes. Lay each slice down on your cutting board and cut it into cubes. Repeat with the other watermelon half and place all the watermelon cubes into a large bowl.
How do you halve a watermelon?
Halve: Place the watermelon on a sturdy cutting board. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut the watermelon in half crosswise. Quarter it: Rotate one watermelon half to its flat end and cut it down the middle. Rotate and cut it again down the middle to create four quarters. Make slices: Set two quarters aside, and lay the other two down.
How do you make watermelon cubes?
Slice the watermelon in half lengthwise, and trim off the rind. Cut the peeled half into 1-inch or larger slices. Stack two or three slices and cut into strips, then cut across the strips to make cubes. Make all of your cuts the same width to make the best-looking cubes. Watermelon Cubes | Photo by Meredith. 9. How to Make a Watermelon Boat