There’s nothing quite like the aroma of a freshly cooked roast straight from the oven. But did you know that how you carve it affects its flavor? For a perfectly carved roast, follow these simple steps:

1. Once fully cooked, remove the roast from the oven and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes. This allows the natural juices to distribute evenly.

2. Slice the meat against the grain on a cutting board using a sharp carving knife. This helps the juices remain in the roast, resulting in a tender cut.

3. Use a meat fork to hold the roast in place while carving.

Nestpert: Chef Shelley Young is the owner of Chopping Block, a recreational cooking school and gourmet retail store in Chicago. To learn more, check out choppingblock.net.

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-- Alexandra Finkel

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