How To: Transfer a Turkey
Yes, your turkey looks gorgeous straight out of the oven. But how do you transfer it from roasting pan to cutting board without
making a mess of it? Try the quick trick in this video.
What You Need
Wooden spoon, turkey, paper towels, cutting board
Follow These Three Easy Steps
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1Insert the wooden spoon inside the turkey
Working carefully, so you don’t break the skin, slide the wooden spoon all the way inside the turkey, creating a lifting handle.
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2Use paper towel in other hand for support
Hold paper towels (use a few so your hand is well protected) against the bird’s end to keep the turkey from slipping off the spoon.
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3Lift and place the turkey
With the spoon and paper towels, gently transfer the turkey from the pan to your cutting board.
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