Watermelons are sweet, juicy, and unbelievably refreshing. Learn how to cut a watermelon into wedges, cubes, and even sticks that are perfect for summer cookouts, beach days, or backyard picnics.
Halve: Place the watermelon on a sturdy cutting board. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut the watermelon in half crosswise.
Quarter: Rotate one watermelon half to its flat end and cut it down the middle. Rotate and cut it again down the middle to create four quarters.
Slice: Set two quarters aside, and lay the other two down. Slice them into 1 or 1 ½-inch slices (or your preferred thickness). Repeat with the remaining quarters.
Sticks
Halve: Slice the watermelon crosswise into two halves. Set one half aside while you work with the other.
Slice: With the cut side facing down, slice 1-inch wide pieces all the way across the half. Rotate it 90 degrees and repeat the slices in the other direction.
Cubes
Remove Peel: First, trim both ends of the watermelon and cut it in half crosswise. Stand one half upright and carefully slice off the rind in strips from top to bottom. Follow the curve of the fruit to minimize wastage. You can come back to remove any white sections in more detail since they can taste bitter.
Slice: Once you've removed the rind, keep the cut side facing down and make 1-inch slices across the watermelon.
Cube: Lay a few slices down on top of one another and cut them into 1 or 2-inch strips. Rotate the strips 90 degrees and make crosswise cuts to form 1 or 2-inch cubes. Adjust the cube size according to your liking or recipe.