How to Cut Up a Whole Turkey (Easily)

Let me show you how to cut up a whole turkey into pieces easily. I love cutting up my turkey because it makes it simpler to cook and allows for less waste. Breaking it down before you cook it also gives you the opportunity to cook each section differently to finish with delicious, tender final cuts.

[@danielboardman8611]

Thank you! Just exactly what I was looking for. I particularly appreciated how streamlined the video is, without unnecessary commentary or fluff.

[@toosassy]

First vid to pop up and I was like "I know her!!!" Well, not know but you know what I mean. 😅 Any who, great vid, short, simple and straight to the point!

[@toniutkitty7609]

I love how simple you made this. Some people try to be fancy, I thank you for showing how simple it is.

[@Daskippa2024]

The genius of simplicity. Amazing!!!

[@slhemp3556]

I don’t even know what else your channel offers, but THIS video made me feel like I could be a butcher 🤭! I subscribed 👍🏾. I’ve been wanting to cut up a turkey for canning purposes. Thanks.

[@AntonVanDerSar]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Great vid for those of us who know…..but also need a quick refresher. 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃

[@davidcartwright3097]

Exactly the kind of helpful material we need! Thank you ma'am.

[@belindacraig3749]

Thank you. I was able to watch and use your technique to cut down my turkey. Appreciate you so much.❤🌹

[@dallasx9000]

I was looking for a video just like this thanks

[@PavyMac]

Perfect video, thank you.

[@wilheminaboone1107]

Simply Beautiful Queen! Miss you. Clapping from Norfolk, VA.🤗

[@flpirate4565]

Your the best Carla😊

[@wumboqwark]

Very helpful thank you!

[@geezPJ]

Thank you thank you thank you ended up with 2 extra turkeys this year and no extra space!

[@ken_k_9284]

Thank you😊, its just the video i needed 😂

[@gi169]

Well, you did make rhat look easy; thank you.

[@jstoltenburg]

Thanks for this.

[@harrowryan7944]

Nice skills ………. Thanks !!!

[@COOL-G404]

Nice videos 👍

[@randyrussell6246]

Great video , excactly how I cut up my birds......I rarely cook a whole turkey or chicken, I want my meat to be cooked to perfection , juicy and done ........no matter it fried, air fried , smoked etc.... The white and dark meat must be cooked separate. The carcass is great when smoked with wood and then broken down and finished off in a pressure cooker, no stock is better for a five star Turkey Soup than this method.......rice or noodles , celery or onion or maybe all because I have and all love it ! I roast my carrots and stop before they are completely soft , just a little crunch and add them to each bowl as being served. Also you can render the best smokey stock for many gravey dishes by freezing it. Don't settle for 3 or 4 star dishes are you and yours not worth a 5 star , my folks told me while growing up on a farm in the 60's " we are too poor to waste or not eat well " I don't care if its cornbread and pinto beans, you can make a 5 star meal out of it ! God bless

[@williamwells1862]

Very nice TAnk you. Mery Berry day.

[@busybee2033]

Thank You ❤

[@kalobpierson9753]

Way cool Thanks

[@senghunter1010]

Thank you

[@RanaBurr]

I love you so much❤

[@fly1327]

So do I, last year smoking 2 deconstructed turkeys. This year, more guests so 3 turkeys. Salt them on racks in the fridge (fancy name called 'dry brining') overnight. Breasts off at 150-155F, thighs at 185-190F, and drumsticks can even go to 200F. Can't believe it took me this long to figure out. Bring out a huge platter of ready to serve turkey and nobody remembers Norman Rockwell, believe me!

[@motoxguy7]

If I am doing a spatchcock bird in the oven, how would you recommend me try to work in a second bird that is deconstructed??

[@djr4840]

Back medallions…. The filet of turkey sadly missed here

[@MichiganMike]

i love you aunt Carla

[@LizbetPCB]

Thanks so much!I’d love to know type and brand of knife you used, please. Making cat and dog food from turkeys recently on sale. I usually use chicken, but the price of holiday turkeys was irresistible!

[@francinecorry633]

Boning knife appears to be Wushtoff. Sharp as you can get it.

[@TikkaMasalaa1]

Yup i broke down two 20 lb ers in one hour in 2021(so proud of myself) and one in 2022 with extra on sale turkey breast last min. 2023 hmm not sure yet, prices are scary, but maybe will look for a smaller bird since Ms Carla cut it down so quickly.

[@freedommmc]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@64MAGA24]

I bought 2 butterballs today, 20 lbs each on special for 5.90 each on 11/24/23. I couldn't pass up this Safeway special. But then my friend told me Zi can't freeze a "fresh" butterball turkey. I'm in trouble if I can't freeze. It's just a 1 person household. Do you think it's ok to freeze after cutting up? Thank you.

[@dankbuds-md5li]

lol i tried to order them that exact same day for pickup from safeway, but they fooled me - all sold out.

[@dankbuds-md5li]

i did get one the other day, did you freeze after cutting it up? i gotta process it tomorrow and gotta freeze also but i dunno if i can safely refreeze it..

[@64MAGA24]

@@dankbuds-md5li My friends whom I’m having XMas Dinner with swears no problem. She froze and we’ll see on XMas. Having large wild boar so there’ll be plenty just in case.

[@tiosilvia2370]

👏😁🙏🤝

[@tiosilvia2370]

Take my mom 2h🥱🥱🥱

[@ricardowalker4841]

That's what I'm doing cutting down on baking time really was thinking of doing differently we been doing this old #ss tradition for to many years it's to find your culture cuisine an stead of giving all of this made money making traditions I might just BBQ IT being brain washed with this old #ss tradition.🤔

[@annarichardson8284]

The music in annoying

[@user-hp3wu7yb9o]

Nah that can't be it. You made it look too easy.

[@samdamon2224]

Very helpful video but... I hope she washed the outside of those bags before refrigerating. Her hands just touched raw poultry so the bags got contaminated.

[@glendaray7349]

It was way to fast for me to follow...so it didn't help me at all🤷🏾‍♀️happy Thanksgiving Anyway stay blessed

[@claritzacolon3663]

You know there's a pause and play button.... Just the thought .

[@orchepiaviolinviola]

The music STINKS! It's way too loud for when you're trying to talk.

[@sumsumthinsumthin9481]

Your attitude...STINKS! How about that typing warrior?