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Turkey Carving Tips - There's not just one way to prepare your Thanksgiving turkey, but chefs agree on some basics. Since turkey is a relatively low-fat meat, it's important not to overcook it. It's easy to go from "just right" to "dry". Your turkey probably came with roasting instructions, and they're a good starting point. Roger Bassett, who owns Reading Terminal Market's Original Turkey, says you need to roast the breast (white meat) to 165 ° Fahrenheit, and the thigh (dark meat) to 180°. To prevent the breast from overcooking, he likes to "tent" the breast with aluminum foil until about half an hour before the turkey is finished roasting. But remember: Roasted meats continue cooking for about 15 minutes after being removed from the oven. If you roast until the desired temperature is reached, you'll end up with an overcooked turkey. So remove it from the oven a little before the target temperature is reached. While the tu...