"I find it easier to carve one side of the turkey first," says British cooking icon Mary Berry. You'll want to start from the leg; take it off, and divide it into drumstick and thigh. Next, cut the wing off as close to the breast as possible – and finally, slice the breast meat on the diagonal. That way, you can arrange the different cuts on a serving platter, and everyone can take their pick from the lighter breast meat and the darker meat from the legs.
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Last updated by Jessica Morris.