TechniquesTrussing a Turkey or Chicken1. THREADING: Thread an 8" trussing needle with a 24'" piece of cotton kitchen twine, and use it to sew up the cavity of the stuffed turkey, tucking the tail up and under and then sewing it closed.2. TRUSSING: Rethread the needle with a 48" piece of twine, and push it through the soft part of the lower thigh and out the other side in the middle of the leg. Leave enough twine to tie off at the end.3. TURNING: Turn the bird over, breast side down. Push the needle through the wing and neck skin and out through the opposite wing. Then truss through the center of leg to lowest part of opposite thigh.4. TYING: Push the needle under the legs through the thigh and the soft flesh under the breast and out to where you started. Pull the two ends taut, and tie them in a double bow. As you tie the two ends of twine, the bird will pull together into a solid "package."Keep ReadingMixed Seed Upside-Down CakeBy ALEX TESTEREHow to Trim an ArtichokeBy SAVEUR EDITORSA Brief Guide to the Wide, Wonderful World of Korean Rice CakesBy JIA H. JUNGHow to Assemble a Showstopping Charcuterie BoardBy GABRIELLA VIGOREAUXHow to Host a Lowcountry Boil, According to an ExpertBy ELLEN FORTThere’s a Lot to Love About NattoBy MEGAN ZHANGPeach and Fennel Salad with Sweet Tea GranitaBy JOEY EDWARDSHow to Clean and Care for Cast Iron PansBy GABRIELLA VIGOREAUXBraised Rabbit with Pan-Fried Radishes and Creamy PolentaBy ELIZA GLAISTERSee AllContinue to Next StoryADVERTISEMENTADAD