How to Cut a Watermelon

Name: How to Cut a Watermelon
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole watermelon

@thegoldenbalance demonstrates a simple and quick method for cutting a whole watermelon into perfect, easy-to-serve wedges.

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Total

2 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$7–$11

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Ingredients

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1
Place the whole watermelon on a cutting board and carefully slice it in half lengthwise.
2
Place one half of the watermelon cut-side down on the cutting board.
3
Make a vertical slice down the center of the watermelon half.
4
Rotate the watermelon 90 degrees and make another vertical slice down the center.
5
Rotate the watermelon 45 degrees and make another slice across the center.
6
Rotate the watermelon 90 degrees from the last cut and make a final slice across the center, creating a grid pattern on the rind.
7
Pull apart the wedges to serve.