How to Truss a Turkey
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
363 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
How to Truss a Turkey
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Trussing a turkey before roasting keeps the legs and wings close to the body so everything cooks evenly. It's a simple method if you have some kitchen twine and a little know-how.
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Ingredients
- 1 whole turkey (see note 1)
Instructions
- Cut a piece of kitchen twine about 3 feet in length. Place the thawed (and brined, if applicable) turkey breast-side up, and run the center of the string under the neck in the front of the bird. Bring the string up towards the wings and legs.
- Use your thumbs to tuck the wings in as you bring the string around towards the legs. Keep the string tight to force the wings firmly against the body. The string should roughly follow the contours of the turkey breast.
- Bring the string around between leg and breast, then give it one overhand knot and pull tight. The wings will be solidly pinned to the body, and the turkey breast will pop up. Note that this is NOT a solid knot - we just want to be able to tighten up on the string.
- Bring the ends of string down between the turkey's legs, then cross the legs at the "ankles" above/behind the point of the turkey breast. Make sure your previous knot is still pulled tight.
- Separate the strings, loop them around the outside of the turkey ankles, then tie a square knot to finish it off. The legs should now be cinched in close to the body. Snip the extra ends of string, and discard them. You are ready to roast and carve.
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Notes
- Twine: Unbleached cotton kitchen twine, also known as butcher’s twine, is strong enough to hold a turkey together but won't burn. Pro tip: You can ask your butcher for a long piece so you'll always have some on hand. Sometimes I find it at HomeGoods or I buy this twine on Amazon (Culinary Hill may earn money if you buy through this link).
- Turkey: Any kind of bird you like: pre-brined, dry-brined, Kosher, heritage, or natural turkeys all benefit from trussing.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
185mg
(62%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
144IU
(3%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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