If your melon seems particularly dirty, use white vinegar as an extra cleaning agent for the rind. Rub about 1 teaspoon (4. 9 mL) of the vinegar over the surface of the melon, and then rinse it off with cool water. The vinegar will help kill any surface bacteria. Having the exterior of the melon wet while cutting can make it very difficult to handle. So air-dry it for 5-10 minutes if needed before you proceed with cutting it.
Be careful when cutting the melon, as the smooth rind can be hard to handle. Consider using a non-slip cutting board to make it easier to cut the melon.
Avoid using a sawing motion to cut the melon as this will cause more of the juice to squeeze out. The flat base of the melon should stabilize it well enough for you to cut it in half easily.
Repeat this process for the other melon half. Then, discard the pulp and seeds before continuing to cut the melon. Choose to cut your melon into cubes, slices, or balls.
This method takes less precision and works best if you aren’t as experienced in using a knife. However, you may lose more of the fruit when cutting large chunks of the rind away. Repeat this process for the other half of the melon.
Make sure to keep the slices of fruit together, as this will make it easier when you cut the fruit vertically into cubes. [8] X Research source
Repeat this process with the other half of the melon.
Alternatively, store the melon long-term in the freezer. Place the melon in a sealed container or freezer bag, and keep it in the freezer for 10-12 months.
This method works best if you are confident with using a knife, and it will also minimize the amount of fruit you waste when removing the rind. Use your heavy knife or a smaller paring knife to cut these slices. Either knife will work, so choose one that feels most comfortable. Consider cutting the slices in half horizontally make removing the rind easier. You will have more pieces to remove the rind from, but working with smaller pieces may be easier for you. Repeat this process with the other half of the melon.
For less formal occasions, consider leaving the rind on the melon slices. This will give you something to grip while eating the slices.
Continue to do this process until the rind is removed from all of the melon slices. Cut your slices into chunks if you want to eat or serve smaller pieces.
Alternatively, store your cut melon for 10 to 12 months in the freezer. Simply, place the melon in a sealed container or freezer bag before freezing it.
Drop the melon ball into a bowl or onto a serving plate. If you don’t have a melon baller, you can use a rounded measuring spoon or a small ice cream scoop instead. [13] X Research source
Continue to scoop out melon balls from the melon until the rind of the honeydew is emptied. Scrape any excess fruit into a separate bowl to snack on.
To make your honeydew last longer, place it in a tightly sealed container or in a freezer bag, and store it in the freezer. Preserve the melon for 10 to 12 months thereafter.
