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Secrets of a perfect carved turkey

Turkey carving masterclass
What should I look for when I buy a turkey?
Is it worth buying a turkey crown?
What are the essential pieces of carving kit?
Is it better to remove the wishbone before or after cooking?
To truss or not to truss?
To stuff or not to stuff?
Any tips for making my turkey look like plump and golden?
How long should you leave the turkey to rest?
What are the basic steps to carve the bird?
How do I remove the breast meat neatly?
What’s the difference between white and dark meat?
Any top tips for the skin?
Can I carve in advance?
What can I do with the carcass and juices?
What can I do with leftover meat, beyond sandwiches?
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Turkey carving masterclass

On Christmas Day, most people will be sitting down to a huge feast with a plump, golden turkey as the centrepiece. Once you've got cooking the bird covered, it's time to brush up on your carving skills. We asked Paul Kelly, managing director of free-range turkey producer KellyBronze, for his top carving advice plus some extra tips and tricks when buying and prepping that'll make everything easier.

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Daisy Meager

05 December 2018

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