How To Carve A Turkey

How to Carve a Turkey

1. Let the turkey rest 20 to 25 minutes after removing from the oven.
2. Remove the leg and thigh by slicing down through the ball joint that connects the thigh to the body.
3. If the turkey is stuffed, remove the stuffing at this time.
4. Remove one side of the breast.  Start at the breast bone and work your knife along the curve of one side of the rib cage.
5. When you’ve cut down as far as you can go, make a horizontal cut along the bottom and remove the breast in one piece.
6. Place the breast on a serving platter or cutting board and cut slices from the breast.
7. Separate the thigh meat from the bone with your fingers.
8. Serve the drumsticks whole or remove the meat with your fingers being careful to remove the tendons as you go.