How to Carve a Turkey Like a Pro | Thanksgiving Turkey Carving Tutorial with Dan-O's Seasoning, by Dan-O’s Seasoning on YouTube. 1 min 59 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 59 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Let the turkey rest for 20 to 30 minutes after roasting so the juices settle, then set it on a large board with a juice groove or a rimmed sheet pan.
Pull one leg away from the body and cut through the skin and the joint where the thigh meets the carcass. Move the leg to your platter.
Find the line between the thigh and drumstick, then cut straight through that joint to separate them. Repeat with the other leg.
Cut the wings off at the shoulder joint, close to the body, and add them to the platter.
Make one vertical cut down the side of the breastbone, running the full length of the breast, all the way to the carcass.
Angle the blade outward and slice the breast into half-inch pieces, letting each slice fall away as you cut. Work down to the carcass.
Repeat the same cuts on the second breast, then arrange the slices on a warm platter and spoon over a little pan juice.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a long, sharp, thin-bladed knife so you slice the meat instead of tearing it.
Cut across the grain and use long, smooth strokes rather than sawing back and forth.
Keep your fingers curled behind the blade and hold the bird with a fork, and put a damp towel under the board so it cannot slide.
Keep the picked carcass to simmer into stock instead of throwing it out.
Questions
Should I carve the turkey right out of the oven?
No. Wait 20 to 30 minutes first. The meat firms up and the juices stay in the slices instead of running onto the board.
Can I carve a turkey without a carving knife?
Yes. A long, sharp chef's knife works well. Skip the serrated bread knife, since it tears the meat instead of slicing it.
What should I do with the bones and scraps?
Simmer them with water, onion, carrot and celery for an hour or two to make turkey stock for soup or gravy.
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