Slicing the watermelon this way, creates pieces that are small enough for little kids to easily bite into while leaving the rind as a sort of handle.
Using a sharp knife, cut the melon in half and place flat side down.
Slice the watermelon in approximately 1-inch sections, then 1/4 turn the melon so you can slice perpendicularly.
Repeat with remaining half.
Serve in a cake carrier* (if you have one). A cake carrier is great for holding the watermelon. It has a convenient carrying handle and is strong enough to hold the heavy watermelon. The lid helps to keep bugs away while the melon is unattended. My only word of caution is to be mindful of the juice from the melon if you are traveling. The carrier is not liquid tight, so some juice may be able to get through. I have not had any issues with it leaking and making a mess, but I had a close call at the end of a picnic.
You make it look easy ;) That is definitely going to be very helpful to many people!
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try this for a change. We usually cut off the rind all together then cut into slices. Messy hands just go with the experience and I don't mind. Still, the kids will like the novelty of this cut. I wonder how long they'll last before they become watermelon swords and lightsabers though...
ReplyDeleteI imagine with your boys, it won't take long. Though Zeke has yet to come up with that, he's too busy getting his next bite.
DeleteThis makes eating a watermelon so much easier, normally its digging in with a spoon, or cutting a large section
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, thanks for sharing!
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I like that idea.. we eat tons of watermelon during the summer..
ReplyDeleteBravo! I'll have to give this a try. Maybe with a quarter melon to start. I'm terrible at cutting anything larger than an apple-lol.
ReplyDeleteI do something similar.. I cut mine on a cookie sheet to avoid a mess, but I cut in half, then in 1/4 then just random cuts :) I need to try this one tho.
ReplyDeleteOh I'm going to make the attempt. I'm usually scared and buy it already sliced. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat's a great way to slice it. I'll have my hubby do it, though, lol as it requires a big knife!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a much easier way to slice watermelon than what I do. We cut the melon in half, and then slice the halves into "half-moon' pieces.
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing this way to cut a watermelon quite a bit lately- I love it! It's genius!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the explanation! I'm terrible at cutting watermelon...always turns into a delicious mess :)
ReplyDeleteMy son loooooves watermelon. I like how you cut them to smaller pieces so they are less messy each bite
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