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November 30, 2009

Thanksgiving Education by YouTube


Isn’t it great to be back at work after Thanksgiving break?!!  That’s what I thought. 

I had a true “John Chambers is right!!” moment over Thanksgiving that I feel compelled to share. 

About 10 minutes prior to Thanksgiving dinner I was informed that I was to do the honors of carving the turkey.  That’s all well and good except that I’ve never carved a turkey and was quite sure that it wasn’t like cutting a sandwich in half, which was basically the sum total of my experience with carving heretofore. 

“What to do?”  I thought.  Search for “how to carve a turkey” on my phone, of course.  Carving a turkey is quite complicated (if done right) it turns out and the text and small pictures didn’t really get me to the level of confidence I needed.  I then borrowed my wife’s iPhone and searched videos on “how to carve a turkey” and voila:

The video got me trained up in no time flat and we all were able to enjoy a delicious turkey that was moderately unmangled and quite delicious, thankyouverymuch.  Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

John Earnhardt Posted by John Earnhardt at 10:29AM PST

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Discount Shopping UK Dec 2, 2009

I am based in the UK and so do not have to worry about any Thanksgiving dinner, but of course Christmas is approaching within the next few weeks and I have absolutely no idea how to cook a turkey. Fortunately my mother does, but I would like to learn myself and I think this video will help a great deal. I love cooking chickens, but never know how to carve them open so as you can tell, I am completely useless in the kitchen. Thanks for the YouTube link.

Eric Dec 5, 2009

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Ralf Jan 18, 2010

Great recipe. It ´s good that a turkey is eating only once a year, because of the calories…

Brian Johnson Jan 18, 2010

Ha, thats’s a laugh. It’s kind of like when I tried to watch an NHL hockey game on an 11” OLED TV. Not too practical.

Peter2009 Jan 19, 2010

What a nice treat. Wait to try it myself next Thanksgiving. Or maube earlier, when I see that delicious turkey. Thanks for the link.
Regards Koh Samui Holiday Villas and Homes

Organic Baby Jan 20, 2010

It can be pretty stressful if you have to be the one to carve a turkey, especially if it is a new family.  Last year we brought our new baby to visit grandparents and they wanted me to carve the organic turkey.  I felt like I was up on stage with everybody watching me to see how I did!  I wish I had watched this video first, I would have had a little more confidence.

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Carving a turkey is quite complicated

Koh Samui Villas Jan 21, 2010

Choose a sharp, thin-bladed carving knife. Running your knife along the bottom of the turkey, find the places where the thighbones meet the body.
Step 2
Slip your knife into the joint to separate thigh from body on each side.
Step 3
Separate the drumstick from the thigh using the same technique (cut through the joint, not the bone, wiggling the drumstick to locate the joint).
Step 4
Running your knife along the bone, separate the meat from the thigh and drumstick’try to get as much as possible in one piece.
Step 5
Cut thigh and leg meat into thin slices.
Step 6
Use your knife to find where the wings and body connect.
Step 7
Slip your knife into the joint to separate wings from body on each side.
Step 8
Carve thin slices off one side of the breast, cutting parallel to the breast.
Step 9
Repeat with the other side of the breast.
Have fun and bon appetite

Arief Jan 24, 2010

We dont have thanksgiving here in INdonesia, I wish I can celebrate the day someday abroad…

Astaga.com Lifestyle on The Net Jan 26, 2010

Youtube, Cooking and Cisco? that’s unique combination smile

Adult Friend Finder Jan 26, 2010

Nice video. Cheers

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