HOW TO TRUSS A BIRD: All You Need Is String
- Trussing a bird for roasting means to tie it in a neat bundle, which helps with the roasting, presentation, and carving. There are many methods and devices used for trussing, but for me, the simplest is the best.
- All you need is a length of good, strong, undyed cotton kitchen string.
Instructions:
- Cut off the first two joints of the wing.
- Push the tail of the bird into the body cavity.
- Wrap a length of string around the legs and tail sections and cross over as shown. Bring the string between the drumsticks and breast to the front of the bird.
- Turn the bird breast side down and tie the string securely across the back, in front of the wings.
- A fully trussed bird.