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  • čas přidán 27. 11. 2013
  • Ray Venezia, master butcher and Fairway Market meat consultant, shows how to carve a turkey.
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Komentáře • 209

  • @nk77000
    @nk77000 Před 7 lety +371

    I lost interest once he peeled the skin off

    • @ShhItsSanti
      @ShhItsSanti Před rokem +1

      😳 me when I saw him do that ! Smh ha ha

    • @haelzplz
      @haelzplz Před rokem +5

      I literally said “ohhh noooo” out loud. Automatic reaction

    • @thaboychee9637
      @thaboychee9637 Před rokem +8

      I immediately left the video once I saw this comment, only came back to say thank you for your kind work.

    • @jonrite813
      @jonrite813 Před rokem

      Just flip the breast over and cut it

    • @jacobstravail
      @jacobstravail Před rokem +1

      @@thaboychee9637 same

  • @coyote311
    @coyote311 Před 5 měsíci +117

    As a former head chef and kitchen manager I will note a few things. First, that bird looks amazing and VERY juicy! Whoever cooked it did a very good job on the meat! Second, do NOT remove the skin! You lose a lot of flavor and also a crispy texture to the bite! Third, if the skin dulls your knife you either have a very poor quality steel or a terrible edge. Buy Wusthof knives or if on a budget Victorinox are not terrible.

    • @rtrimsrtrims9616
      @rtrimsrtrims9616 Před 5 měsíci +9

      Yeah I'm dumbfounded by the "cutting the skin will dull your knife" wut

    • @isaiah9160
      @isaiah9160 Před 5 měsíci

      @@rtrimsrtrims9616it will dull it only if u have cheap knives

    • @blankname6629
      @blankname6629 Před 5 měsíci +5

      I’ve never been a head chef but had the same reaction to the skin being pulled off

    • @MrFire8818
      @MrFire8818 Před 5 měsíci

      He also did not cut out the oyster out of the turkey when seperating the thigh off the joint! That's the best part of any bird!

    • @baconbacon3967
      @baconbacon3967 Před 5 měsíci

      @@MrFire8818 - Wait - what? Not sure what part of the meat you're talking about? thnx

  • @john84james1
    @john84james1 Před 7 lety +50

    Nice video but I would never remove the skin

  • @cemnei
    @cemnei Před rokem +51

    After a few years, this is still my go-to for a quick refresher on how to do it right!

  • @urobob
    @urobob Před rokem +5

    Thank you, Ray. I watch this every year at Thanksgiving time. Rest in peace my friend.

  • @Lucifer3311
    @Lucifer3311 Před 5 měsíci +14

    I lost my Dad in April this year, he was an English guy but loved Thanksgiving more than anyone and was always the one who carved the Turkey. 5 minutes before dinner this year we realized no one knew how to do it, this video saved the day. I ran to the basement to watch it in secret before anyone got too sad staring at the uncarved bird. Thank you for the guidance. ❤

    • @Entonces
      @Entonces Před 5 měsíci

      Thanks for sharing that, I'm sure your dad was watching. I moved to another country and am cooking the turkey as I am writing this comment. It's 6:30 in Argentina and I am carving the Turkey for the first time, I usually cook it and a breast for my large family but my brother in law always carved the birds. The video will be a big help and your comment was grounding. Peace Lucifer!

    • @vipergod2000
      @vipergod2000 Před 5 měsíci

      My dad taught me how to carve the turkey from when I turned 18, and he made me do it, always telling me that I'd be the "man of the house" one day, like it was a rite of passage. We would do turkey over Christmas instead of Thanksgiving as our family tradition. He passed last year, and I'm glad that he taught me how to do it, although my mom was also the hero, she nails every turkey, seasoning and roast always on point. My in laws have always been impressed. I look forward to hopefully one day pass this onto my kids too. May our loved ones rest in peace while we embrace them in loving memory. ❤️

    • @RickyJSports
      @RickyJSports Před měsícem

      Just reading this now. So touching and heart felt. Much love man and may your dad rest in peace. ❤

  • @robertpietkiewicz9447
    @robertpietkiewicz9447 Před měsícem

    Thank you Ray for getting right down to business in this video. I’ve done dozens of birds, but needed a good thigh slicing technique. Love yours. If you new to carving do it just like Ray does. No one will know it’s your first time. 😊

  • @SuprLobstr06
    @SuprLobstr06 Před rokem +4

    First time responsible for carving the turkey this year. Glad I found this video. I’ve watched it a few times now and will probably keep watching until it’s time.

  • @normlor
    @normlor Před 8 měsíci +3

    I DON'T KNOW WHO ROASTS YOUR TURKEYS BUT NEVER HAVE I SEEN SUCH JUICY BIRDS!!!

  • @StevePlutte
    @StevePlutte Před rokem +7

    Look no further. This is it. I've been watching Ray for 8 years now and it's perfect every time. Thank you.

  • @denebuff
    @denebuff Před 4 měsíci

    Thank You!! You made me look like a hero at a dinner party when they asked if anyone knew how to carve a turkey and I was the only one to step up!

  • @hsagrans
    @hsagrans Před 4 lety +18

    I did a serious hack job carving the turkey in 2018...found Ray's video while the turkey was in the oven and was amazed how much better a job I did in carving this year. I'm not sure why so many people get crazy about cooking the turkey, there are many simple recipes out there and online. I found the carving to be the hard part. I have no opinion about peeling away the skin, I did and no one seemed to miss it.

    • @BobbieGWhiz
      @BobbieGWhiz Před rokem +1

      I leave the skin on. Looks and taste great. Doesn’t dull the knife. Not sure where he came up with that one.

    • @goof260
      @goof260 Před 5 měsíci

      it helped me as well.

  • @hensonpaul3821
    @hensonpaul3821 Před 9 lety +17

    Why not keep the skin there? It's delicious

  • @nakleh
    @nakleh Před 4 lety +42

    I literally gasped when he pulled the skin off of the breast. Huge fail.

    • @boxhawk5070
      @boxhawk5070 Před 4 lety

      No kidding. Here is the right way to do it: czcams.com/video/939uGzs484M/video.html

    • @rodneychilds6781
      @rodneychilds6781 Před rokem +6

      I showed this to friends of mine instead of a horror movie. They said this was way scarier.

    • @SekS619
      @SekS619 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I can't belive he would do that!

  • @Centurion7
    @Centurion7 Před rokem +5

    Still the best way to carve a turkey. Sorry to hear that Ray has passed, but I will always remember him for this.

  • @GreenSideScythe
    @GreenSideScythe Před rokem +2

    I watch this every year i host or carve the turkey. Thanks

  • @jeffgalloway3734
    @jeffgalloway3734 Před 5 měsíci

    This is one of the best videos ever on how to carve a turkey!

  • @fernandogil65
    @fernandogil65 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Here I am, 9 years after this video was posted, watching it because it is my first time carving a thanksgiving turkey and I have guests arriving soon 😅

  • @paulkelly1625
    @paulkelly1625 Před rokem +2

    Thank you! I never carved a Turkey before and had no clue - I looked like a pro after watching your video!

  • @jonrite813
    @jonrite813 Před rokem +2

    I literally just carved my turkey off of this video. Keep up the good work!

  • @Jondsmusic
    @Jondsmusic Před 5 měsíci +1

    Very helpful and logical detail. Thanks for that!

  • @MikaelUmaN
    @MikaelUmaN Před rokem +3

    When the skin came off I cried. When he said "your knife won't cute through it, I laughed. When he said the knife would become dull I rolled my eyes.

  • @leserickson7057
    @leserickson7057 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Excellent presentation short and to the point, easy peasy.

  • @hotttt28
    @hotttt28 Před 5 měsíci

    Concise and easy to follow instructions. Thank you and happy holidays 😉

  • @orion3706
    @orion3706 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video. I wish I would've found it before now. This will help me out tremendously! Thank you!

  • @scarlettmclaren9011
    @scarlettmclaren9011 Před 5 měsíci

    This is now my go to video

  • @kansascitysteve1253
    @kansascitysteve1253 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Worked perfectly. Thank you sir.

  • @SavedByFaithInJesus
    @SavedByFaithInJesus Před rokem +1

    EVERY year I forget how to carve and EVERY year I have to find a video. Well, see ya next year!!

  • @chopperjohn9851
    @chopperjohn9851 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Watch it every year. Thanks

  • @RaySawhill
    @RaySawhill Před rokem

    Wow, beautifully done.

  • @tegelert
    @tegelert Před rokem +2

    For the first time, thanks to this, I cut up the bird with confidence!

  • @jonpaulcrimi
    @jonpaulcrimi Před 5 měsíci

    Master and precise

  • @billybsings
    @billybsings Před rokem +1

    wow, beautifully done

  • @wranglercowby
    @wranglercowby Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you much for the information

  • @davesteppsoriginals2840
    @davesteppsoriginals2840 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for the great video!
    I will be trying that in about an hour.

  • @trevorslinkard31
    @trevorslinkard31 Před 2 měsíci

    Watch this every year.

  • @straightleft
    @straightleft Před 8 lety +2

    Absolutely fantastic method of carving. Worked great for me.

  • @tc7268
    @tc7268 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for a complete and simple explanation not taking 7 to 15 minutes

    • @duckqwacker
      @duckqwacker Před 5 měsíci

      This video is 3 minutes long ... NOT 7. And I can assure you it is definitely NOT 15 MINUTES! That would be more than DOUBLE that of 7 and TRIPLE that of it's actual length.

    • @joffeycliton-titley4842
      @joffeycliton-titley4842 Před měsícem

      @@duckqwackerwow.

  • @lastar2639
    @lastar2639 Před 5 měsíci

    Ty ! Very informative.❤

  • @truck4jack
    @truck4jack Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @kerristanding5774
    @kerristanding5774 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you!!

  • @VSLComputers
    @VSLComputers Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you! Worked perfect!

  • @ericmay1951
    @ericmay1951 Před 5 lety +11

    Great, simple method and the guests loved the results - thanks, Ray! As Ray says, cutting the skin dulls your knife so simply peeling it away is an excellent solution; simply lay the stripped off skin on the platter next to the dark meat - it goes quick.

    • @PatHaskell
      @PatHaskell Před 5 lety +4

      Are you his son?

    • @engu1348
      @engu1348 Před 2 lety +7

      The skin is the best part and should be attached to the meat.

    • @alexanderdrummond3343
      @alexanderdrummond3343 Před 2 lety +5

      The simple solution to doing something that fills your knife is to just… sharpen your knife? Take care of your tools? Whaaaat?

    • @ThomasHoffDE
      @ThomasHoffDE Před 5 měsíci +3

      removing the skin is insane - you are removing flavor. dulling the knife? come on...

  • @DansChessLounge
    @DansChessLounge Před 5 měsíci

    That's solid info...thx!

  • @hangingwithstupid
    @hangingwithstupid Před 10 lety +25

    THE SKIN IS THE GOOD PART

  • @brownbear2698
    @brownbear2698 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks!!

  • @jcart1957
    @jcart1957 Před 4 lety +4

    I watched the video 1 hr before carving, used this method and my girlfriend thought I was a cross between Emeril Lagasse and Wolfgang Puck. AND I kept the skin!

  • @meekayag1861
    @meekayag1861 Před měsícem

    Wow. Just wow. That was amazing.

    • @meekayag1861
      @meekayag1861 Před měsícem

      But yes obviously you should not peel back the skin if it’s dulling for ur knife then it’s not that sharp but either way u can j use a serrated knife

  • @Entonces
    @Entonces Před 5 měsíci

    Great Video, thank you.

  • @davec6724
    @davec6724 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Wow, you're Good. Looks sooo easy.

  • @natashanonnattive4818
    @natashanonnattive4818 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice demo

  • @apusapus71
    @apusapus71 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Speaking as a turkey, I would like some advice on how to avoid being carved up.

  • @robertcharles7384
    @robertcharles7384 Před 8 měsíci

    Great video. RIP Ray.

  • @brandyw.7943
    @brandyw.7943 Před 8 měsíci

    Now that Turkey looks so good and yummy 😋

  • @vicb8975
    @vicb8975 Před rokem

    Great video..Thanks.

  • @Curlylemur
    @Curlylemur Před rokem

    Yeah I couldn't get my leg during thanksgiving..Thanksgiving... reason why I am here lol

  • @hitmanhart670
    @hitmanhart670 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m back again to watch this video today for no reason in particular 😉

  • @rwinfi2019
    @rwinfi2019 Před rokem +10

    Don’t settle for this video people. Once he said cutting through skin will dull your knife I laughed out loud. Why even season the skin if you’re going to remove it?!

    • @dcool2u2
      @dcool2u2 Před 5 měsíci

      And how many turkeys is he carving to worry about 30 seconds of cutting through the skin 😅

  • @normlor8109
    @normlor8109 Před 4 lety +1

    as I have said, a few years ago, I have NEVER seen such a juicy Turkey carved and I have watched hundreds of videos on this, do you have a video of this Recipe ??

  • @UHFStation1
    @UHFStation1 Před 5 měsíci

    Anyway to make deli thin slices out of full turkey?

  • @michaelchen2718
    @michaelchen2718 Před 4 měsíci

    Show a close up of the carved presentation.

  • @bmmonitoring1898
    @bmmonitoring1898 Před 5 měsíci

    Where do you get that long steak knife (2:46)??

  • @JP-nh6id
    @JP-nh6id Před 4 lety +1

    This guy needs a better knife I just saw a video where dude carved a turkey skin and all, it was beautiful and he saved all of it.

  • @joyfulpreterist7532
    @joyfulpreterist7532 Před 5 lety +1

    Yes the skins the best bit

  • @Mrwick4010
    @Mrwick4010 Před 5 měsíci

    Nice

  • @EHCBunny4real
    @EHCBunny4real Před 10 lety +11

    Does anyone miss the days when you carved the turkey in front of the guests and end up slicing off the tip of your finger while doing it? Or is that just me?

  • @RetCoastie72
    @RetCoastie72 Před 5 lety +9

    This is the worst way to carve a turkey I've seen so far....

  • @duckqwacker
    @duckqwacker Před 5 měsíci

    0:01 - Start of the video 3:22 - End of the video
    edit: mom im famous

  • @Pseudo_Boethius
    @Pseudo_Boethius Před 4 lety +1

    This is the BEST turkey carving tutorial I've found on CZcams. Great job!

    • @angelowilkerson1469
      @angelowilkerson1469 Před 4 lety +2

      Pseudo Boethius you don’t ever remove the skin. This guy is a hack.

  • @maverik15j
    @maverik15j Před 2 lety

    Here in 2021 sweating for tonight. My first go.

  • @POPPASHANGO
    @POPPASHANGO Před 2 lety +1

    "The skin!!".....(dropping to my knees shouting to the heavens) "Noooooooooooo!"

  • @derwoodt5941
    @derwoodt5941 Před rokem

    Hi Thy

  • @nenriu
    @nenriu Před měsícem

    u need one of those mechenical deals ....the vibrating sword ...or knife or whatever ////

  • @dabbingstickmandeltaclaw2055

    BREWSTEW I FOUND THE TURKEY VIDEO

  • @Awesomecrazysexycatlady

    Hi Reese

  • @MegaAaron42
    @MegaAaron42 Před 5 měsíci

    I feel like if I let the turkey cool till I can handle it with bear hands before carving, I would be serving cold turkey meat at the table. I am not saying not to rest the bird after cooking. just saying to only rest it for 20 minutes or so before carving.

  • @normlor
    @normlor Před 8 měsíci

    RAY, I AM SO GLAD YOU MENTION THIS AS ANOTHER CHEF JEAN PIERRE ROASTED A BEAUTIFUL 27 LB BIRD A FEW YEARS AGO BUT WHEN HE CUT INTO IT THOSE JUICES POURED OUT LIKE NIAGRA FALLS AND I SAID THIS IS ALL FLAVOR. BUT HE MOPPED THEM UP WITH PAPER TOWELS AND TRASHED THEM SAYING "IT'S ALL FAT" SHOULDN'T A 27LB TURKEY REST FOR AT LEAST 1 HOUR!!!

  • @ricobhi
    @ricobhi Před 7 lety +25

    No skin?? That's insanity.

  • @JohnSmith-oe5kx
    @JohnSmith-oe5kx Před měsícem

    This is mostly good advice, but cutting skin does not dull your knife 😂

  • @normlor8109
    @normlor8109 Před 5 lety +2

    as others notice I can't believe you cut off that skin which is the best part!!

    • @sisi7019
      @sisi7019 Před 5 lety +2

      Give em a break, it's the New York Times...
      They're carving it... "Liberally"

    • @Goodroosters
      @Goodroosters Před rokem

      @@sisi7019 Derangement syndrome.

  • @captainmo3064
    @captainmo3064 Před rokem +1

    Pierce the breast through the skin to keep intact. Then cut against the grain. Comes out crispy, juicy and delicious. Also 24 hour brine and deep fry.

  • @tb9489
    @tb9489 Před 4 lety +3

    Worried about dulling a knife blade by slicing through he skin? WTF

  • @bresidentpoejiden8253
    @bresidentpoejiden8253 Před 5 lety +3

    A wonderful quote from Chef Gordon Ramsay "its bloody raw"

  • @mandimolina324
    @mandimolina324 Před 4 lety +1

    Why can't knife cut thru skin?

  • @mwash52
    @mwash52 Před rokem

    Is that cooked all the way?

  • @ricardomanrique532
    @ricardomanrique532 Před 4 měsíci

    Excellent video! Just one comment, please remove all jewelry (rings) before cooking ;)

  • @duckqwacker
    @duckqwacker Před 5 měsíci

    gobble gobble gobble (im a turkey ) :3

  • @alexanderdrummond3343
    @alexanderdrummond3343 Před 2 lety +3

    You can 134% cut through the skin sir…

  • @royayers276
    @royayers276 Před 5 měsíci

    A Yankee teaching how to carve a raw turkey

  • @yahzea
    @yahzea Před 5 lety +2

    Once or twice a year and you are scare of dulling your knife. WTF! Start off with a sharper knife next time and you won’t have to worry about ripping the skin off.

  • @dreawint
    @dreawint Před 5 měsíci

    Lol.smallest "platter"! Thats a Dinner plate!

  • @ThomasHoffDE
    @ThomasHoffDE Před 5 měsíci

    great video but I am not removing the skin - are you kidding?

  • @kevinchurch5934
    @kevinchurch5934 Před 5 lety +5

    The skin dulls your knife?
    So what! Sharpen it!

  • @God0fForge
    @God0fForge Před 7 lety +1

    Will I need a larger knife to compensate for my lack of a mustache?

  • @Hockeyfan9884
    @Hockeyfan9884 Před 5 lety +4

    Same, lost interest when skin was ripped off !

  • @gonzol1B
    @gonzol1B Před 5 měsíci

    Jesusita en chihuahua

  • @jacksonlykins4323
    @jacksonlykins4323 Před 5 měsíci

    I’m vegan, and how dare you New York Times showing people that it’s okay to carve up innocent turkeys, you must take this video down because it’s so triggering not just to vegans like me, but to all innocent turkeys who are endangered

  • @bobjohnson5486
    @bobjohnson5486 Před 4 lety

    😳

  • @duckqwacker
    @duckqwacker Před 5 měsíci

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  • @mannyfonseca3241
    @mannyfonseca3241 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Take off the skin ?!? This guys is nuts