Fruit is a delicious, healthy and refreshing treat, but preparing some varieties can be trickier than others. That's why we show you how to cut a melon in this clear video, along with our step-by-step guide below.
How to cut a melon
1 Cut the melon in half and remove seeds.
2 The least messy way of preparing melon is to use a melon baller. Cut into the soft flesh with the baller and scoop out perfect melon balls for serving.
3 If cutting into slices, the easiest way is to cut the whole melon into wedges. Remove the rind on each wedge using a sharp knife. This leaves easy pieces to slice.
Now you've mastered how to cut a melon, use your new skills to make these one of our triple-tested recipes:
Or, why not create a fruity salsa for smoked meat with your freshly cut melon?
Pro chef's knife, Loft 24 piece dinner set, Zwilling J.A. Henckels. Black two-tone melon scoop, Kuhn Rikon UK. Pink-sided chopping board, chef's own.
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