How to Carve a Turkey Like a Pro If you’ve ever found yourself getting ready to cut into a beautifully roasted turkey thinking “mmm… now what?” trust me, you’re not alone.The good news is that it’s actually pretty simple to carve a turkey once you understand the basic cuts.Just follow the natural joints, work from the outside in, slice against the grain, and your turkey will be carved and ready to enjoy in no time.

I’ve included a step-by-step video and photos below, along with some of the best tips I’ve picked up over my years of turkey carving.So sharpen your knife (a small but important step!) and let’s do this! How To Carve A Turkey Detailed instructions are included in the recipe below, but here are the basic steps: Remove the legs and thighs: Cut along the natural seam where the leg meets the body, pull the leg outward to expose the joint, and slice through it to remove the leg-and-thigh piece.Repeat on the other side.

Remove the wings: Pull each wing outward to reveal the joint, then cut through it to detach the wing cleanly.Trim the wing tips if you prefer a neater look.Remove the breast meat: Slice down one side of the breastbone and follow the rib cage to remove the breast in one large piece.

Lay it flat and cut crosswise into even slices; repeat on the other side.Separate the thigh from the drumstick: Find the joint connecting the thigh and drumstick and cut through it to

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