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How to Debone a Turkey - Step by Step Recipe

By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, About.com

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How to Debone a Turkey Recipe - Step 3

Cut along the backbone of the turkey.
• Using the tip of the boning knife, carve down the right side of the turkey ribcage, separating flesh from bone.
• Be careful not to cut through the backside breast skin.
Photo © 2005 Peggy Trowbridge, licensed to About.com, Inc.

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