There are different views on carving a turkey. The cooking method – be it smoked, roasted, or rotisserie barbecued – shouldn’t be a factor. Some slice right off the breast of the bird while other chefs (like Bobby Flay) prefer a bit more sophisticated method and presentation.

Watch as Hilton Head’s Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe owner Paul Stewart demonstrates how to trim your bird while considering the texture of the grain of the breast meat.