How To Carve

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Submitted by nick.dubois on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 15:30

Knowing the right techniques to carve up a turkey will take you from an eager eater to an experienced expert. Follow along with our video to learn how to carve a turkey like a pro.

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The final touch to a delicious meal is the way you carve the turkey. Don't be intimidated! We can show you the easiest way to carve with our how-to video.
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How to Carve Turkey Breast
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  1. First, allow your cooked turkey to sit for about 20 minutes before starting to carve.
  2. Beginning halfway up the breast, slice straight down with an even stroke.
  3. When the knife reaches the cut above the wing joint, the slice should fall free on its own.
  4. Continue to slice breast meat by starting the cut at a higher point each time.
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Carving always begins with the utensils. Use a sharpened, straightedge knife and carving fork to carve your turkey.

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How to Carve Turkey Drumsticks
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  1. Cut the band of skin holding the drumsticks.
  2. Grasp the end of the drumstick, place your knife between the drumstick/thigh and the body of the turkey, and cut through the skin to the joint.
  3. Remove the entire leg by pulling out and back, using the point of the knife to disjoin it.
  4. Separate the thigh and drumstick at the joint.
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How to Carve Turkey Wings
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  1. Insert a fork in the upper wing to the steady turkey.
  2. Make a long horizontal cut above the wing joint through the body frame.
  3. The wing can be disjointed from the body, if desired.
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How To Carve A Turkey Like a Pro
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Learn how to carve a turkey like a pro with help from ButterballĀ®. Knowing the right techniques will take you from an eager eater to an experienced expert.
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How To Carve A Turkey