Now, don’t celebrate yet. There’s a second raid. Flip the turkey over, toward the tail end—the backside. You’ll see another opening. Yes, turkeys are weird. They have two main entrances. Reach back in, wiggle your fingers, and you’ll find the neck. It’s a long, bony, surprisingly heavy piece of meat that looks like a dinosaur fossil.
Pull it out. Some people think it’s a piece of scary artwork. No, it’s dinner. Or stock. Or a gag gift for your nephew. But seriously, remove it. Forgetting the neck is the number one cause of “Why is my turkey shaped like a question mark?” panic at the carving table.
