Nothing beats the refreshing crunch, subtle sweetness, and vibrant red flesh of a ripe watermelon—especially on a hot day.
But slicing a large, round one can be tricky and messy. Fortunately, this proven kitchen technique, honed over years of prepping fruit for family gatherings and barbecues, lets you cube a watermelon into bite-sized pieces in just 2 minutes. Easy-to-follow steps with photos guarantee success.
Here's the pro method to cut a watermelon like an expert. Watch closely:
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1. Select a ripe watermelon. Click here for tips on choosing the best ones.
2. Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise.
3. Cut each half into 2 pieces to get 4 quarters, as shown.
4. Place one quarter on a rimmed baking sheet and grab your sharp knife.
5. Make vertical slices about 3 cm thick, stopping before the blade reaches the rind.
6. Continue slicing vertically at regular intervals along the length.
7. Your quarter should now look like this.
8. Rotate the quarter 90° for easier cutting (optional but recommended).
9. Cut horizontal slices, also 3 cm thick.
10. Keep slicing horizontally to form a grid of cubes.
11. One side should now show the grid pattern.
12. Flip and slice the opposite side horizontally, 3 cm thick.
13. Continue horizontal cuts from top to bottom.
14. Both sides now have a perfect cube grid.
15. Slide the knife between the rind and flesh to separate.
16. Trim any white rind for maximum clean cubes.
17. Almost done!
18. The cubes release effortlessly. Repeat for remaining quarters.
Beautiful, uniform watermelon cubes ready for salads, snacks, or skewers. Quick, clean, and mess-free—cubes slide right into your bowl!
Bonus: Watermelon seeds are edible. Try this simple recipe to roast them.
Give this foolproof method a try next time you crack open a watermelon. Share your results and tips in the comments—we'd love to hear how it went!
