16 Turkey-Cooking Tips You Need to Know Before Thanksgiving

Breaking down the turkey really comes down to cutting at the joints of the bird. First cut off the legs at the hip joints. Separate the thighs from the drumsticks (at the joint). Then, cut the breasts along the breastbone. Cut the wings from their joints, and separate the wings from the breast. Lastly, slice the breast meat against the grain.

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