<p>Anyone who's been assigned the task of carving the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/shelf/meat-fish-poultry/turkey-poultry-game/_/1370363607" target="_blank">turkey</a> on Christmas day will know how daunting the process can be. </p><p>But with a few of our handy tips and tricks from our food assistant, Vanessa Graham, you'll be cutting your turkey like a pro come December 25. </p><p>So once rested, sharpen your knife, pop your turkey on a sturdy chopping board and gather your hungry diners...</p><p> </p><h2>Step one</h2><p>Start by removing the string from the rested turkey and position it to face away from you.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="turkey-cutting" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/turkey-cutting_GL?scl=1" style="height: 533px; width: 800px;"></p><h2>Step two </h2><p>Slice along where the leg meets the breast to open up the joint.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="turkey-one-step" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/turkey-one-step_GL?scl=1" style="width: 800px;"></p><h2>Step three</h2><p>Press down against the leg with your fork so you can see where the thigh meets the body of the turkey. Carefully cut in between the joint to separate the whole leg.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="double-step-turkey" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/double-step-turkey_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Step four</h2><p>Separate the thigh from the drumstick by carefully slicing in between the joint where the top of the drumstick meets the thigh.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="thigh" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/thigh_GL?scl=1" style="height: 548px; width: 800px;"></p><h2>Step five</h2><p>Slice the meat off of the thigh bone and put both drumstick and thigh meat onto a platter. Cover with foil to keep warm.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="slice" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/slice_GL?scl=1" style="height: 503px; width: 800px;"></p><h2>Step six</h2><p>Remove the wing from the turkey by cutting at the joint. Set aside for stock or to add to the gravy. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="wing-final" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/final_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Step seven</h2><p>To remove the breast, face the turkey whichever way feels most comfortable to you and carefully slice along one side of the breastbone. Using a carving fork or your fingers, gently pull the breast away from the breastbone so you can cut down to the rib cage and lift the whole breast off.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="final" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/final_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Step eight</h2><p>Carve by slicing across the breast to give the most tender slices of turkey. Thinner slices will make the meat go further. Arrange on your serving platter with the thigh meat and drumsticks, then bring to the table. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="turkey-2" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/turkey-2_GL?scl=1" style="height: 533px; width: 800px;"></p><p> </p><p><em>Make sure you stock up on your turkey this year at <a href="http://www.asda.com/" target="_blank">Asda</a> or <a href="https://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">pop into your local store</a>. </em></p>

Step-by-step: How to carve a turkey

By ASDA Admin,15th December 2017

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