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CUTCO helps you polish your turkey carving skills

Nov 13, 2008

OLEAN, N.Y., Nov 13, 2008 – If there's one meal that's remembered all year, it's Thanksgiving dinner, so make sure your culinary skills are in order, especially your turkey carving talents.

The experts at CUTCO Cutlery, the largest manufacturer of kitchen knives in North America, know that the turkey's the star of the show and all eyes are center stage on Thanksgiving, which is why they developed a turkey carving video and tips page available 24 hours a day at www.cutco.com.

In a two-minute video, Chicago chef Steve Chiappetti walks you through two easy carving methods sure to gain you turkey carving acclaim. Also, the site features tips for having the right knives and utensils for making Thanksgiving dinner, table setting ideas, Thanksgiving Day recipes and ideas for your leftovers.

"Whether you carve your turkey in the kitchen or at the table, Chef Chiappetti's carving tips will make you feel like carving is second nature," said CUTCO spokeswoman Sandra Grey.

What's even better about CUTCO's online video is that it's available any time of day, so you don't have to try to catch the random, talk show turkey carving specials this year.

Now that you've got turkey carving under control, scan your kitchen to ensure you've got what you need to make Thanksgiving go as smoothly as possible.

Here's a list of the Thanksgiving dinner must-haves:

  • Sharp Knives
    • Carving knife - A thin, sharp, recessed edge on your Carving Knife will ensure smooth cutting and beautiful slices.
    • Trimmer (utility knife) - Always a trusty sidekick, the Trimmer will be called on often.
    • Paring knives - A kitchen staple, you'll need more than one of these knives.
  • Carving Fork - Sharp, sturdy tines anchor the meat firmly.
  • Cutting Boards - Polypropylene (plastic) is an edge-friendly surface that will keep your blades sharper longer. Glass and ceramic will dull straight-edge knives quickly.
  • Kitchen Shears - Shears are handy for snipping everything from herbs for your stuffing to the trussing chord binding the turkey legs.
  • Vegetable Peeler - Peeling that mound of potatoes is quick and easy when you have a sharp and comfortable peeler.

"Thanksgiving dinner is just as much fun to share and as it is to prepare with a bit of advanced planning," Ms. Grey said. "Having the right knives and utensils lets you spend most of your time with your guests."