A trip to Lockhart State Park wouldn't be complete without dropping by the Farmer's Market in Lulling and picking up one of their famous watermelons!
Now, you might be wondering: how on earth is a post about watermelon necessary? I mean, you jut cut it, and enjoy it. Simple, right?
Well, yes! But I'm about to make it even easier for you!
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| It was honestly the SMALLEST watermelon we could find! |
First, grab your supplies:
WatermelonLarge KnifeCheese CutterScrewdriverSalt
So, yes, a cheese cutter. I would never have thought about this had I not seen Alton Brown post his secret weapon for watermelon cutting on Facebook during our trip - but it's AWESOME! and totally worth repeating. Here we go:
Slice your watermelon in half width wise.
Cut it into two inch slices.
Cut a small slit into the rind.
Use the screwdriver to unscrew and remove the bar under the wire that determines the thickness of a cheese slice (when used for it's actual intended purpose...) from your cheese slicer.
Hello, new watermelon cutter!
With your new watermelon cutter, insert the wire into the slit you cut in the rind.
And follow the rind all the way around back to your starting point.
Now, pop the center fruit out from the rind.
And there you have it! Repeat for the other slices of your watermelon!
Cut your slices into wedges....
... sprinkle some salt over the top (coarse, kosher, or flakes is best!)....
and enjoy your perfect summer treat!
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