No matter how you slice it, your watermelon is going to be delicious.
We turned to the experts at theWatermelon Boardfor the official scoop on chopping up a watermelon.
“Flat side down eliminates all that danger.”
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This method creates thin “batons” that maximize fruit and minimize rind.
Wash the watermelon well.
Use a large, sharp knife.
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“You really need to use a good, large, sharp knife,” Barlow says.
“You cant saw into it like a loaf of bread.”
Only cut what you need.
That makes them a greatway to stay hydratedbut also makes cutting watermelon a bit of a messy affair.
Drain it off as you go.
or into the sink.
