How to Carve a Turkey | The New York Times

[@Lucifer3311]

I lost my Dad in April this year, he was an English guy but loved Thanksgiving more than anyone and was always the one who carved the Turkey. 5 minutes before dinner this year we realized no one knew how to do it, this video saved the day. I ran to the basement to watch it in secret before anyone got too sad staring at the uncarved bird. Thank you for the guidance. ❤

[@Entonces]

Thanks for sharing that, I'm sure your dad was watching. I moved to another country and am cooking the turkey as I am writing this comment. It's 6:30 in Argentina and I am carving the Turkey for the first time, I usually cook it and a breast for my large family but my brother in law always carved the birds. The video will be a big help and your comment was grounding. Peace Lucifer!

[@vipergod2000]

My dad taught me how to carve the turkey from when I turned 18, and he made me do it, always telling me that I'd be the "man of the house" one day, like it was a rite of passage. We would do turkey over Christmas instead of Thanksgiving as our family tradition. He passed last year, and I'm glad that he taught me how to do it, although my mom was also the hero, she nails every turkey, seasoning and roast always on point. My in laws have always been impressed. I look forward to hopefully one day pass this onto my kids too. May our loved ones rest in peace while we embrace them in loving memory. ❤️

[@RickyJSports]

Just reading this now. So touching and heart felt. Much love man and may your dad rest in peace. ❤

[@private2371]

😢

[@LactatingLuke]

This comment and short story is incredible.

[@coyote311]

As a former head chef and kitchen manager I will note a few things. First, that bird looks amazing and VERY juicy! Whoever cooked it did a very good job on the meat! Second, do NOT remove the skin! You lose a lot of flavor and also a crispy texture to the bite! Third, if the skin dulls your knife you either have a very poor quality steel or a terrible edge. Buy Wusthof knives or if on a budget Victorinox are not terrible.

[@rtrimsrtrims9616]

Yeah I'm dumbfounded by the "cutting the skin will dull your knife" wut

[@isaiah9160]

@@rtrimsrtrims9616it will dull it only if u have cheap knives

[@blankname6629]

I’ve never been a head chef but had the same reaction to the skin being pulled off

[@MrFire8818]

He also did not cut out the oyster out of the turkey when seperating the thigh off the joint! That's the best part of any bird!

[@baconbacon3967]

@@MrFire8818 - Wait - what? Not sure what part of the meat you're talking about? thnx

[@nk77000]

I lost interest once he peeled the skin off

[@ShhItsSanti]

😳 me when I saw him do that ! Smh ha ha

[@haelzplz]

I literally said “ohhh noooo” out loud. Automatic reaction

[@thaboychee9637]

I immediately left the video once I saw this comment, only came back to say thank you for your kind work.

[@jonrite813]

Just flip the breast over and cut it

[@thediamondscorpion6562]

Girls who dumped me said the same thing 😢

[@trevorslinkard31]

Watch this every year.

[@MikaelUmaN]

When the skin came off I cried. When he said "your knife won't cute through it, I laughed. When he said the knife would become dull I rolled my eyes.

[@john84james1]

Nice video but I would never remove the skin

[@urobob]

Thank you, Ray. I watch this every year at Thanksgiving time. Rest in peace my friend.

[@MochaMaknMoney]

He died?

[@rm-nz3ws]

😢

[@nakleh]

I literally gasped when he pulled the skin off of the breast. Huge fail.

[@boxhawk5070]

No kidding. Here is the right way to do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2ScpnqwqJlraq8

[@rodneychilds6781]

I showed this to friends of mine instead of a horror movie. They said this was way scarier.

[@SekS619]

I can't belive he would do that!

[@StevePlutte]

Look no further. This is it. I've been watching Ray for 8 years now and it's perfect every time. Thank you.

[@duckqwacker]

This video is 9 years old.

[@denebuff]

Thank You!! You made me look like a hero at a dinner party when they asked if anyone knew how to carve a turkey and I was the only one to step up!

[@robertpietkiewicz9447]

Thank you Ray for getting right down to business in this video. I’ve done dozens of birds, but needed a good thigh slicing technique. Love yours. If you new to carving do it just like Ray does. No one will know it’s your first time. 😊

[@fernandogil65]

Here I am, 9 years after this video was posted, watching it because it is my first time carving a thanksgiving turkey and I have guests arriving soon 😅

[@SUP3RLOBST3R]

First time responsible for carving the turkey this year. Glad I found this video. I’ve watched it a few times now and will probably keep watching until it’s time.

[@Centurion7]

Still the best way to carve a turkey. Sorry to hear that Ray has passed, but I will always remember him for this.

[@johnnytieszen]

How did he die

[@alexbass8629]

RIP the legend, thanks Ray for the life lessons 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@normlor]

I DON'T KNOW WHO ROASTS YOUR TURKEYS BUT NEVER HAVE I SEEN SUCH JUICY BIRDS!!!

[@hensonpaul3821]

Why not keep the skin there? It's delicious

[@hangingwithstupid]

THE SKIN IS THE GOOD PART

[@WildWing-wl7nj]

Wasted all the good skin on the breast.

[@hsagrans]

I did a serious hack job carving the turkey in 2018...found Ray's video while the turkey was in the oven and was amazed how much better a job I did in carving this year. I'm not sure why so many people get crazy about cooking the turkey, there are many simple recipes out there and online. I found the carving to be the hard part. I have no opinion about peeling away the skin, I did and no one seemed to miss it.

[@BobbieGWhiz]

I leave the skin on. Looks and taste great. Doesn’t dull the knife. Not sure where he came up with that one.

[@goof260]

it helped me as well.

[@dabbingstickmandeltaclaw2055]

BREWSTEW I FOUND THE TURKEY VIDEO

[@cemnei]

After a few years, this is still my go-to for a quick refresher on how to do it right!

[@SavedByFaithInJesus]

EVERY year I forget how to carve and EVERY year I have to find a video. Well, see ya next year!!

[@tegelert]

For the first time, thanks to this, I cut up the bird with confidence!

[@Kyle-me4on]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@apusapus71]

Speaking as a turkey, I would like some advice on how to avoid being carved up.

[@Crsbbakin]

This is my go to video every year, simple effective and absolutely great!

[@JosephKirch]

I watch this each year in prep for craving. 10/10

[@jonrite813]

I literally just carved my turkey off of this video. Keep up the good work!

[@mechboy5954]

I’ve rewatched this video yearly

[@jeff186sc]

This is how I will carve a turkey from now on. Thanks for the ex advice and great video.

[@DM-nm9dq]

The biggest issue I have every year is releasing the legs from the body of the turkey. I always do such a horrible job! I'm so glad I found this video; he makes it seem so easy.

[@ricobhi]

No skin?? That's insanity.

[@GreenSideScythe]

I watch this every year i host or carve the turkey. Thanks

[@jeffgalloway3734]

This is one of the best videos ever on how to carve a turkey!

[@paulkelly1625]

Thank you! I never carved a Turkey before and had no clue - I looked like a pro after watching your video!

[@chopperjohn9851]

Watch it every year. Thanks

[@tc7268]

Thanks for a complete and simple explanation not taking 7 to 15 minutes

[@duckqwacker]

This video is 3 minutes long ... NOT 7. And I can assure you it is definitely NOT 15 MINUTES! That would be more than DOUBLE that of 7 and TRIPLE that of it's actual length.

[@joffeycliton-titley4842]

@@duckqwackerwow.

[@Heathenwolf-uv1zo]

TYSM! Making my first turkey!

[@Ratlins9]

Excellent video, concise and good directions.

[@jcart1957]

I watched the video 1 hr before carving, used this method and my girlfriend thought I was a cross between Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck. AND I kept the skin!

[@beardnovs8732]

Coming up clutch for me today, thanks for this

[@RetCoastie72]

This is the worst way to carve a turkey I've seen so far....

[@AndriaMcCormick-k1h]

Thanks Ray, I'm gonna be turning 25 soon and I had no idea how to carve a Thanksgiving turkey. 😁

[@TheStarscream555]

So simple, even i have confidence i can do this!

[@scarlettmclaren9011]

This is now my go to video

[@davec6724]

Wow, you're Good. Looks sooo easy.

[@wranglercowby]

Thank you much for the information

[@Jondsmusic]

Very helpful and logical detail. Thanks for that!

[@kansascitysteve1253]

Worked perfectly. Thank you sir.

[@horsdevors4559]

Worked well! Thanks!

[@ericmay1951]

Great, simple method and the guests loved the results - thanks, Ray! As Ray says, cutting the skin dulls your knife so simply peeling it away is an excellent solution; simply lay the stripped off skin on the platter next to the dark meat - it goes quick.

[@PatHaskell]

Are you his son?

[@engu1348]

The skin is the best part and should be attached to the meat.

[@alexanderdrummond3343]

The simple solution to doing something that fills your knife is to just… sharpen your knife? Take care of your tools? Whaaaat?

[@ThomasHoffDE]

removing the skin is insane - you are removing flavor. dulling the knife? come on...

[@palmereldrich8863]

Hello old friend. It's that time of year again.

[@donaldclark6939]

Works perfectly

[@jonpaulcrimi]

Master and precise

[@davesteppsoriginals2840]

Thanks for the great video! I will be trying that in about an hour.

[@VSLComputers]

Thank you! Worked perfect!

[@masterhaterbater5927]

Just had to carve a 17lb turkey fried at the office for a potluck for the first time and this video helped me out, the spread was perfect and coworkers were asking if I've been doing this my whole life lol

[@tiffanyboyd4731]

This video was great!!!!

[@leserickson7057]

Excellent presentation short and to the point, easy peasy.

[@rwinfi2019]

Don’t settle for this video people. Once he said cutting through skin will dull your knife I laughed out loud. Why even season the skin if you’re going to remove it?!

[@dcool2u2]

And how many turkeys is he carving to worry about 30 seconds of cutting through the skin 😅

[@mtgirl73sg]

Thank you!

[@hotttt28]

Concise and easy to follow instructions. Thank you and happy holidays 😉

[@Entonces]

Great Video, thank you.

[@obga18]

Anyone else 8 beers deep w one eye open watching this rn?

[@DansChessLounge]

That's solid info...thx!

[@billybsings]

wow, beautifully done

[@meekayag1861]

Wow. Just wow. That was amazing.

[@meekayag1861]

But yes obviously you should not peel back the skin if it’s dulling for ur knife then it’s not that sharp but either way u can j use a serrated knife

[@JP-nh6id]

This guy needs a better knife I just saw a video where dude carved a turkey skin and all, it was beautiful and he saved all of it.

[@natashanonnattive4818]

Nice demo

[@quintintheiss]

Thanks homie 😎😎

[@brownbear2698]

Thanks!!

[@EHCBunny4real]

Does anyone miss the days when you carved the turkey in front of the guests and end up slicing off the tip of your finger while doing it? Or is that just me?

[@lastar2639]

Ty ! Very informative.❤

[@robertcharles7384]

Great video. RIP Ray.

[@UHFStation1]

Anyway to make deli thin slices out of full turkey?

[@asefnak4764]

i am here after i watched Charlie harper tried to carve turkey for thanksgiving.

[@brandyw.7943]

Now that Turkey looks so good and yummy 😋

[@hitmanhart670]

I’m back again to watch this video today for no reason in particular 😉

[@vicb8975]

Great video..Thanks.

[@christineleneghan]

My children would protest if there was no skin!

[@Curlylemur]

Yeah I couldn't get my leg during thanksgiving..Thanksgiving... reason why I am here lol

[@joyfulpreterist7532]

Yes the skins the best bit

[@bmmonitoring1898]

Where do you get that long steak knife (2:46)??

[@tb9489]

Worried about dulling a knife blade by slicing through he skin? WTF

[@eastbaystreet1242]

Cook it in a bag - best turkey you will ever eat and it falls off the bones (so carving is very easy).

[@straightleft]

Absolutely fantastic method of carving. Worked great for me.

[@duckqwacker]

Thanks for commenting!

[@RaySawhill]

Wow, beautifully done.

[@robertlosasso4222]

I don’t like those sticks from rosemary on the skin of the Turkey. What I do is put the rosemary in a coffee mill and grind it into powder , you still get the flavor from the rosemary without those little sticks .

[@michaelchen2718]

Show a close up of the carved presentation.

[@POPPASHANGO]

"The skin!!".....(dropping to my knees shouting to the heavens) "Noooooooooooo!"

[@normlor8109]

as I have said, a few years ago, I have NEVER seen such a juicy Turkey carved and I have watched hundreds of videos on this, do you have a video of this Recipe ??

[@captainmo3064]

Pierce the breast through the skin to keep intact. Then cut against the grain. Comes out crispy, juicy and delicious. Also 24 hour brine and deep fry.

[@orion3706]

Nice video. I wish I would've found it before now. This will help me out tremendously! Thank you!

[@madcowhookerslayer]

When he peeled the skin off i actually screamed

[@masterhaterbater5927]

You can still eat it... it's not like he's throwing it in the trash...

[@derwoodt5941]

Hi Thy

[@kevinchurch5934]

The skin dulls your knife? So what! Sharpen it!

[@DarthRandal1138]

Buddy, I can re-sharpen my knife, but I can’t put that beautiful crispy skin back on the turkey.

[@alexanderdrummond3343]

You can 134% cut through the skin sir…

[@royayers276]

A Yankee teaching how to carve a raw turkey

[@derekfrancis3707]

Peeled off the best part 😂