How to Carve a Turkey
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If you do not know how to carve a turkey properly, you could ruin a perfectly cooked bird. The process is simple enough, but the right tools are needed to retain the turkey's juiciness and present the turkey beautifully. After your Thanksgiving or Christmas guests go home, and your leftovers are neatly packed in the refrigerator, it’s time to tackle your kitchen! Do not be surprised to see splatter, drips, and globs of turkey grease on the inside and outside of your stove! Use these cleaning tips to remove grease and make your stove sparkle.
Tips for Turkey Carving
What You Need:
Cooked Whole Turkey Large Serving Platter 10-Inch Slicing Knife (Sharpened) Kitchen Shears Large Fork, or a Slicing Fork Bounty Paper Towels
Instructions:
In order to retain the juiciness and flavor of your cooked turkey, allow it to rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before carving it. This allows all of the cooked juices to redistribute. Don't worry, the turkey will still be warm.
Step Two: Tie the Turkey Legs Together
Step Three: Remove the Drumstick
Step Four: Remove the Breast
•The most critical step in how to carve a turkey is removing the breast. To ensure that the breast is juicy and each piece has meat and skin, you want to remove each half of the breast in one piece. Find the backbone of the turkey.
•Place your knife against the backbone, on the inside of a breast half. Slice straight down to the bottom of the breast. Move your knife to the outside of the breast, then slice inward from the bottom of the breast until your slices meet. •The breast should be completely cut away from the carcass. Repeat with the other half of the breast. Slice each breast vertically into medallions.
How to Remove Turkey Grease
Your turkey was a hit! Don't forget to clean up your workspace with Bounty paper towels after enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner. Use these cleaning tips to remove baked on grease and make your stove sparkle.
What You Need:
Empty Spray Bottle Funnel Lemon, Sliced in Half White Vinegar Hot Water Dish Towel Bounty Paper Towels
Instructions:
Step One: Create a Homemade Degreaser Solution.
Step Two: Wipe Down the Stove Surface
Immediately, use Bounty paper towels to wipe the soft, melting grease off the stove surface. Continue spraying and wiping until no streaks remain. The acidity of the lemon juice and vinegar will help break apart the grease while the hot water will melt the congealed turkey grease.