Ingredients:
- 1 Watermelon (approximately 10-15 lbs / 4.5 - 6.8 kg), seedless or seeded
Instructions:
- Method 1: Classic Wedges 1. Prepare the Watermelon: Wash the watermelon thoroughly. Place on cutting board. 2. Cut in Half: Carefully cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. 3. Cut into Quarters: Cut each half in half lengthwise again, creating four quarters. 4. Slice into Wedges: Slice each quarter into wedges of desired thickness. Serve immediately or chill.
- Method 2: Juicy Sticks 1. Prepare the Watermelon: Wash the watermelon thoroughly. Place on cutting board. 2. Cut in Half: Carefully cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. 3. Cut into Discs: Place one half cut side down and cut across, making disc shapes about 2 inches/5 cm thick. 4. Cut into Sticks: Slice each disc into sticks, removing rind if desired.
- Method 3: Kid-Friendly Cubes 1. Prepare the Watermelon: Wash the watermelon thoroughly. Place on cutting board. 2. Cut in Half: Carefully cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. 3. Create a Grid Pattern: Place one half cut-side down, and cut a grid pattern into the flesh, making sure not to cut through the rind. 4. Scoop or Cut: Use a spoon to scoop out the cubes, or run a knife along the rind to separate the cubes.
- Method 4: Watermelon Bowl 1. Prepare the Watermelon: Wash the watermelon thoroughly. Place on cutting board. 2. Cut Off the Top: Carefully cut off the top quarter of the watermelon. 3. Scoop Out the Flesh: Use a spoon, melon baller, or knife to scoop out the watermelon flesh, leaving a hollow bowl. Reserve the flesh for a fruit salad. 4. Refill and Serve: Fill the watermelon bowl with the reserved watermelon flesh and other fruits.