How To Carve A Turkey (And Get Perfectly Even Slices)

You've roasted your bird to golden perfection — now it's time to carve it. Follow these tips on how to carve a turkey and serve perfect, evenly cut slices of turkey on every plate this weekend.

Step 1 Separate legs

Step 2 Cut through leg joints to separate legs from the bird.

Step 3 Separate the thigh from the drumstick.

Step 4 Remove the wings. (Cut off the wing tips and save them for soup stock.)

Step 5 Cut down one side of the breast bone. Cut into bottom of breast on a parallel to cutting board, removing the breast from the turkey carcass.

Step 6 Slice breast meat against the grain. Repeat on other side.