How to truss a turkey with skewers?

A turkey trusser is basically a flat board with cutouts along the edges, similar to the cutouts in a box. The main purpose of the trusser is to keep the cavity of the turkey open and create an even shape. It also helps the bird stand up and provides a place for the stuffing to be placed.

How to truss a turkey with string?

If you want to use pretty twine add an extra piece to each leg, as well as an extra length for the tail and neck. You can even use kitchen twine or garland as a colorful addition to the décor. If you want to go with a more rustic look, just use butcher’s twine. Try adding a few herbs or spices to the twine before you tie it on to give the turkey a delicious added flavor.

How to truss a turkey with twine?

The most common way to truss a turkey with twine is to cut two long strips of butcher twine, one about 30 inches each, and tie the ends of each strip to each end of the turkey. If you plan to stuff your turkey, you’ll want to add a length of twine about 10-15 inches long to each end of the legs to help secure the stuffing. Otherwise, the legs may move around too much.

How to truss turkey with skewers?

There are several ways to truss a turkey. Skewer legs and wings, as well as the breast. I personally recommend only using the legs and wings. The breast is much easier to cook and the legs are the most flavorful. Always truss the turkey the day before. You want the turkey to have plenty of time to sit and season overnight.

How to truss a turkey breast with skewers?

The easiest way to truss a turkey breast with skewers is to cut the drumsticks off. You can either do this by sawing them off or cutting them off with a knife. If you want to keep the drumsticks on the turkey, you will need to use one more piece of string; you will need to tie the drumsticks together. You can also cut a hole in the breast and insert the drumsticks.