How to Rest Your Turkey Before Carving

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[ChristopherFarms]

Great tip. I don't think many people understand the need to rest before slicing. It makes a big difference.

[MoreAmerican]

Thanks for the videos!
I would love to see longer segments.

[NaturesFairy]

Oh my I was always told to cover on foil. Would love to hear more about why u don't do this. I cover my roasted chickens and they are great. Please give more info as to why you don't tent with foil. I love you show! Thanks!

[cynot]

I eat it ASAP.  Burning my tongue is fun!!

[silkie]

+NaturesFairy " Don't tent the bird with foil, because it will make the skin soggy", so the cook at 00:36.

[bedtimesd.]

With as much as we have going on for Christmas dinner i'm suprised that the turkey has not rested so long it's cold.

[Sword-trowel]

Gordan Ramsey said to let the turkey rest as long as you cooked it.

[qwertt]

I beg of you, please please please use the metric system too :( "A really big bird, one that weight more than 18lb, that's 8kg, should rest for 40 minutes" I know you are America's Test Kitchen, but internet is worldwide and only few countries in the entire planet use this system