How To Split A Turkey Diagonally. Turkey balls are a nice change and now i have a tempura batter recipe so it will be even cheaper for me than using the boxes of the mix. The breast half of the turkey can now open upward, like a wide mouth.

Slice the breast as well. Place the turkey halves on half baking sheets or in a large roasting pan. Dislocate the thigh joint where it meets the torso (illustration c).