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– Easy enough to keep turkey carving simple and quick. – No meat left behind! Doesn't leave any wasted meat on the turkey bones. – End up with juicier slices of turkey meat. – Carving is easily adjustable depending on the size and shape of your turkey. – Results in beautiful slices when served at the table. – Will leave your guests super impressed!

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Learning how to carve a turkey can be intimidating, but with the proper technique, you'll be able to do it like a pro in no time! This is an easy (and clean) step-by-step method of carving turkey that won't leave you floundering on Thanksgiving in front of your friends and family.

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HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY

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Once it's time to carve, carefully remove the turkey legs and thighs by slicing the connecting skin between the leg and breast. Then remove the wings.

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Locate the breast bone on the top of the turkey using your fingers. Using the carving fork to hold the turkey in place, carefully slice down one side of the breast bone, following its curve, to remove the breast.

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Cut or pull the meat from the thigh bone and transfer it to the platter with the drumstick. Repeat with the other leg.

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When you are ready to serve, place the breasts skin-side up on the cutting board. Slice the breasts crosswise and against the grain into ¼-1/2-inch-thick slices, keeping the skin attached whenever possible.

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Click below to check the full recipe and complete instructions on how to perfectly carve a turkey!

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HOMEMADE TURKEY GRAVY

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HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY

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Learning how to carve a turkey can be intimidating, but with the proper technique, you'll be able to do it like a pro in no time! This is an easy (and clean) step-by-step method of carving turkey that won't leave you floundering on Thanksgiving in front of your friends and family.

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HOW TO CARVE A TURKEY

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PREP TIME

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10-14 People

20 Min

20 Min

WHAT YOU NEED

– 1 whole cooked turkey, rested a minimum 20 minutes – Sharp carving knife – Knife sharpener – Carving board – Large platter – Kitchen shears – Carving fork – Paper towels – Protective food safe gloves

Once it's time to carve, carefully remove the turkey legs and thighs by slicing the connecting skin between the leg and breast. Then remove the wings.

Locate the breast bone on the top of the turkey using your fingers. Using the carving fork to hold the turkey in place, carefully slice down one side of the breast bone, following its curve, to remove the breast.

Cut or pull the meat from the thigh bone and transfer it to the platter with the drumstick. Repeat with the other leg.

When you are ready to serve, place the breasts skin-side up on the cutting board. Slice the breasts crosswise and against the grain into ¼-1/2-inch-thick slices, keeping the skin attached whenever possible.

Click below to check the full recipe and complete instructions on how to perfectly carve a turkey!

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