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How to Perfectly Carve Your Turkey for Thanksgiving

Author Shannon Boyle
November 20th 7:18 AM

How to Perfectly Carve Your Turkey for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Americans everywhere are concerned with one thing: the turkey. Leading up to the delicious holiday, we research, study, and watch endless videos on how to cook the perfect turkey for your family. It’s a lot, along with endless mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mac and cheese, and more. Not to mention the fear of accidentally creating a Thanksgiving horror story. It’s a lot to handle, and we tip our hats to the chefs in the kitchen on Thursday morning. Once you sit down surrounded by the people you love the most, eating a warm and tasty meal, it’s all worth it.

Carving The Turkey

Then comes the crucial moment: the carving. The pressure is immense and the stakes are high. It’s the main event of the holiday and the centerpiece at the table. Thankfully, our friends at Embers Smokehouse and Tap friends rescued The Andie Summers Show from this anxiety. Donnie was very concerned about carving the turkey in his new house this Chefs Scott and Alisha from Embers visited the XTU kitchen to school Donnie and Razz and teach them how to carve your turkey the right way. Scott and Alisha graciously prepared and cooked three juicy turkeys to bring in for practice. Even John O’Hurley, mostly known for his role on Seinfeld as J.Peterman and the host of the National Dog show, stopped by for a bite! And he approved!

Watch the Facebook Live coverage from The Andie Summers Show for great tips and tricks.

On Thanksgiving, please send us your turkey photos! We would love to know if you cut it like Scott’s turkey, Razz’s turkey, or Donnie’s turkey.

Happy Thanksgiving from the XTU family and the staff at Embers Smokehouse and Tap.

What Your Favorite Thanksgiving Side Says About You

  • Mac & Cheese

    creamy mac and cheese being pulled apart

    If your favorite side dish is mac and cheese, you don’t take your time with your family for granted. You appreciate the small things in life and the memories you’ve created. Your first taste of mac and cheese was when you were a child, and you still remember how your face lit up after that first bit. You’re a nostalgic person that wants to capture every moment.

  • Corn

    Thanksgiving corn in a square bowl

    Your fondness for corn as your favorite Thanksgiving dish suggests that you have a cheerful and optimistic outlook on life. You’re down to earth, and you prefer the simplicity in life. You don’t need anything too fancy schmancy. The vibrant color of corn on your rather muted plate is how others perceive you, as the shining light in their lives.

  • Green Bean Casserole

    yummy green bean casserole dish

    You’re a warm and welcoming person. On the outside, green bean casserole sounds like an unappealing dish because its main ingredient is a veggie. Right? Wrong! You are a person who doesn’t judge a book by its cover. You find the beauty in others and are always willing to invite them in and give them a chance.

  • Brussel Sprouts

    brussel sprouts

    If your favorite side dish is Brussels Sprouts at Thanksgiving, then you plan on ruining the delicious smell of turkey with the atrocious odor of those green, slimy, tiny cabbages. I specifically hope that if you prefer to fill more than a third of your plate with the sprouts, you bring them yourself. (It’s even worse if you prefer them boiled over baked.) This Thanksgiving dinner, please try some mashed potatoes or stuffing. It will change your whole outlook on life.

  • Mashed Potatoes

    creamy mashed potatoes topped with a glob of melting butter

    If your favorite side dish at Thanksgiving is mashed potatoes, then you’re a person who loves comfort. You find solace in familiar things. Mashed potatoes are a classic staple on your holiday dish, this says that you are someone who values family and tradition.

  • Sweet Potatoes and Marshmallows

    sweet potatoes and marshmallow casserole in a dish

    If you prefer this unique combination on your Thanksgiving dinner plate, you are a creative and imaginative person. You love to try new things, even if they’re not guaranteed to work. You are an adventurer with a sweet tooth, and it’s what your friends and family love most about you.

  • Cranberry Jelly Sauce

    sliced canned cranberry sauce on a plate

    Congratulations, you are among the few who prefer this side on your Thanksgiving plate. You are independent and make your own decisions, despite what others might say. Cranberry jelly is the metaphor for “take me as I am.” You also live by the mantra, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

  • No Side

    cooked and garnished turkey for thanksgiving dinner

    Jail. If you decide that all you want on your plate at Thanksgiving dinner is a slice of turkey… Ok, maybe jail is a bit much. But go sit in the corner! This meal was built on its sides, so to not include any is unacceptable. For the sake of your friends and family, please throw some corn and mashed potatoes on your plate this holiday.

  • Stuffing

    thanksgiving stuffing in a casserole dish

    You have a big heart! There are lots of ways to make stuffing and each way is delicious. If you like to load up on the stuffing during the holiday, not only do you have great taste, but you are also a generous and giving person. You enjoy stepping back and giving others the spotlight to feel special.

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