Whether you are serving up turkey for a holiday meal special occasion, part of the joy in such an accomplishment comes in the presentation. Carving your turkey like a professional will make all the difference. For tips and tricks, check out the links on the right-hand side of this page.
Turkey Tips
For carving a turkey you will need the following tools: long-tined meat fork, a carving or chef's knife, a cutting board.University of Illinois: Carving
Carve your turkey away from the table to avoid well-wishing onlookers making you nervous.Bon Appetit: How to Carve Turkey
An electric carving knife is a great tool to have on hand when carving a turkey. It has the power to saw through joint and bone, allowing you to make perfect slices.Good Housekeeping: Turkey Carving Tools
Mahalo's Turkey How Tos
References
Fast Facts
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Allow 20-35 minutes of cooling time before carvingAll Recipes: Carving a Turkey
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A straight-edged knife makes for perfect slicesButterball: How to Carve a Turkey
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Dark meat should be carved first because it is moister and won't dry outUniversity of Illinois: Carving
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Remove legs and wings before attempting to slice breast meatBon Appetit: How to Carve Turkey
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Turkey can be sliced thicker if removed from the bone before carvingBon Appetit: How to Carve Turkey
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For perfect slices, slice diagonally through breast meatAll Recipes: Carving a Turkey
