How do I get the stuffing to stay in the turkey during baking. Ive tried everything. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Every year around Thanksgiving, the turkey trussing sets are readily available. It's 3 or 4 metal skewers and cotton twine. I've seen that used to close up the hind end of the turkey.

I'm sure you can use bamboo skewers and twine as a substitute. You probably have some bamboo skewers in your drawer and the twine you can ask for a length at the butcher or supermarket meat counter, free.

I've also seen people stuff the turkey where there's an overflow of stuffing. Stuffed lightly not packed in tight. Packing the stuffing can lead to undercooking the stuffing.

Answer 2

Once you are done inserting the stuffing, you can get some string to tie the legs together while it cooks. That should hold it in.

I usually just stuff my turkey with celery, onions, and carrots to keep it moist while it is cooking, then use some of the turkey stock to create the stuffing separately after the turkey has finished cooking. It helps to ensure the turkey is fully cooked and the stuffing tastes just as good as if it had cooked inside the turkey.

Answer 3

After you've tied the ends of the leg bones together with a bit of string, use the skin to your advantage. You can pull the skin flaps together and using a large needle and some thread simply sew both ends of the cavity closed with a couple of stitches.

Also, remember that stuffing has a tendancy to expand as the bird cooks because the bread absorbs the fat juices. That's why it's important to loosely stuff the bird, instead of packing it in, and put the rest of the stuffing in a casserole.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

my family enjoys home made stuffing thats baked on top of the turkey.. it comes 2 the table nice and browned.. putting stuffing inside, comes out mushy.. and i bake mine in a roasting pan with lid.. give it a try.. put some inside and some on top, 2 see which one your family enjoys : )

Answer 6

Take a piece of bread and place it in the stuffing hole after you have stuffed it. Don't over stuff and the bread will help keep the stuffing inside.

Answer 7

try to tie the turkey's belly with a needle and a string and the filling won't get outside during baking

Answer 8

You are over stuffing it. Do not leave any stuffing outside of the bird. I've learned my lesson. Do not pack the stuffing in the bird, just spoon in loosely.

Answer 9

I saw a cooking show where the guy actually sewed the turkey shut with a needle and thread.

Answer 10

Don't overstuff your bird and then tie the legs together with twine. That should do it