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How to Carve a Turkey, in Pictures

How to Carve a Turkey

How to Carve a Turkey, in Pictures

14 December 2019 by Nicole Perry

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You've roasted up a beauty of a bird, but now what? While carving a turkey might seem daunting the first go-round, all it takes is a little know-how and practice (it gets easier every time!) to carve and plate a turkey worthy of centrepiece status.

P.S. Don't forget to show off the intact bird before you dig in, but carve it up in the kitchen (rather than table-side) to avoid prying eyes, all the pressure, and contain any potential mess.

Let the Turkey Rest

Slice Through the Skin Around the Leg

Remove the Leg

Turkey Leg

Break Down the Leg

Separate the Thigh From the Drumstick

Start to Remove the Breast

Separate the Breast From the Body

Separate the Wing

Turkey Breast and Wing

Start to Separate the Wing From the Breast

Finish Removing the Wing

Slice the Breast Against the Grain

Arrange on a Platter

How to Carve a Turkey

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