New Way to Cut a Watermelon
切西瓜新方法 · pan chinese cuisine
The author shares this cutting method as a tidier, more convenient way to serve watermelon: each wedge is separated from the rind and cut into thick pieces that can be eaten neatly with a fork. A tip from the author: if your knife is not sharp enough, a utility knife works well for scoring the rind.
Roy DelgadoWeekend backyard smoker guy from San Antonio. Brisket is my love language. Still chasing that perfect bark and happy to share my failures too.Nutrition & allergens
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Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
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- Fat (g)
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- Carbs (g)
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- Sodium (mg)
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Steps
- 1
Step 1
Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise.
✅ Done when: The watermelon is split into two equal halves along its long axis.
- 2
Step 2
Cut one of the halves into two equal portions.
✅ Done when: The half is divided into two even quarter-wedges.
- 3
Step 3
Cut each of those portions in half again, so each wedge is one-eighth of the watermelon.
✅ Done when: You have eight equal wedges, each one-eighth of the whole watermelon.
- 4
Step 4
Lay an eighth-wedge on its side. Score the rind with two cuts, one on each side, then cut along the inside of the rind to separate the flesh from the peel.
✅ Done when: The red flesh is fully separated from the rind, staying in one connected piece.
- 5
Step 5
Cut the flesh crosswise into thick slices to finish.
✅ Done when: The flesh is cut into even, thick bite-ready slices.
- 6
Step 6
This photo shows the result when using half a watermelon.
✅ Done when: A full half watermelon has been cut into serving slices by the same method.
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Step 7
Arrange the slices on a plate and serve.
✅ Done when: The slices are neatly plated and ready to eat.