How to Truss a Turkey
Trussing a turkey means tying the legs and wings together to give the bird a tight look and nicer presentation. Trussing isn't necessary for cooking, and can actually make the legs and thighs take longer to cook, since the bird is pressed against itself.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Poultry Skewers
- Stuffings
- Turkeys
- Kitchen Shears
- Roasting Pans
- White Cotton String
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Stuff the turkey before trussing, if you're stuffing it. (See "Stuff a Turkey," under Related eHows.)
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Make sure the stuffing is well-secured; put a piece of bread or foil over the neck and body cavity openings and secure the turkey skin over the cavity with skewers, if you have them.
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Pass each string end through a wing.
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Tie the string ends together, pinning the turkey wings horizontally.
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Tips & Warnings
Wait to stuff turkey until you're ready to begin roasting. Bacteria can start to grow inside a waiting, stuffed turkey.
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Comments
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Lynn Carson
Dec 03, 2008
Great article 5* -
Nov 22, 2005
Use the end slice of a loaf of white or wheat bread to close the cavity in the turkey after stuffing. No lacing, no sewing. Keeps the stuffing moist and easily removed with a fork when the turkey's done. -
Nov 22, 2005
Use the end slice of a loaf of white or wheat bread to close the cavity in the turkey after stuffing. No lacing, no sewing. Keeps the stuffing moist and easily removed with a fork when the turkey's done.