Learn how to cut a cantaloupe like a pro with a few simple steps that are so easy, you'll be enjoying fresh melon in no time! Whether you are using cantaloupe as a snack, appetizer, or as part of a dish, properly slicing this melon is easier than you may think!
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Instructions
Select a beautiful, ripe cantaloupe then rinse it under cool running water. Use a produce brush to clean the rind, then dry using a kitchen towel.
Start by trimming both ends of the melon until you see the orange-hued flesh. By trimming the ends first, you are left with a sturdy base for the next steps.
Option 1: Keep The Rind
Flip the cantaloupe onto its end and slice straight through, top to bottom. In the middle of each half, you’ll find all the seeds. Using a large spoon, scoop them out and discard them.Wedges: Place one of the halves of cantaloupe onto the cutting board and, starting from the top, slice down the middle to make two halves. From here, continue cutting each piece in half lengthwise into your desired size of wedge.Cubes: To cut cubes, place a wedge, skin side down, on the cutting board. Run the knife along the rind, just above any green coloring, to remove the rind. Next, cut each wedge into cubes the size of your choice.Spheres: For this cut, you’ll need a Parisienne scoop, commonly known as a melon baller. To do this, push the scoop, blade side down, all the way into the flesh, and turn. Repeat until you have scooped out as many spheres as possible.*Trim away the scooped flesh, and continue making melon balls with the deeper cantaloupe.
Option 2: Remove The Rind
First, trim both ends until you see the orange-colored flesh. Next, flip the melon onto one end. Then, using your knife, carefully cut from the top-down slicing just under the rind following the curve of the melon. Repeat until you have removed all the rind. *If you missed a few spots, go back and trim those off before moving on.Stand the melon, with rind removed, onto one end and slice straight through from top to bottom. Inside each half are the seeds. Use a spoon to scrape them out and discard them.Slices: Place one of the halves of melon onto the cutting board, interior-side down. Starting from the end, cut the melon crosswise into ¼-inch to ½-inch-thick slices.Cubes: For cubes, place one of the melon halves onto the cutting board. Using your knife, slice the melon in half lengthwise. Continue cutting each section in half until you reach the desired wedge size. Place each wedge flat on the cutting board and cut each piece into ½-inch cubes.
Notes
Pecans are my favorite simple pairing for snacking on fresh cantaloupe. Enjoy!