How to carve a turkey
Step-by-step instructions on how to serve your bird this holiday
Slice the drumstick: Holding the knife parallel to the bone, slice the meat, alternating cuts from each side of the bone.
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Slice the thigh: Lay the thigh flat on the board and slice it, holding the knife parallel to the bone.
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Remove the first wing: Slice diagonally down through the breast to the wing. Move the wing to find the shoulder joint. Cut through the joint and remove the wing.
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Carve the breast: Slice down diagonally through the breast meat. Lift off each slice between the fork and the knife.
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