2007-11-10 02:23:31 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
It's for looks, yes, but it also keeps the legs from sticking out and getting done (or overdone!) before the rest of the bird. Keeps it all a nice, taut package for even roasting.
2007-11-10 02:50:54 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Originally trussing poultry so that the legs remained together was intended to make a compact bird that was supposed to roast more evenly. Today, better poultry quality has eliminated the need for it to be trussed. Most people currently use it for presentation purposes, although there are still some who feel that roasting a trussed bird is easier and yields better results.
2007-11-10 03:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by Robert 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is just for presentation, but it does make it look really nice instead of a turkey with it's legs flopping open.
2007-11-10 02:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The process is actually called trussing. It is just for presentation. It actually takes the poultry longer to cook since it is being pressed against itself.
2007-11-10 02:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by -pfk- 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically all it does is keep them together, it's just for looks
2007-11-10 02:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by Sara M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It stops it running away or making too much noise in the oven.
2007-11-10 02:35:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
It helpes keep the stuffing in.
2007-11-10 02:31:44 · answer #7 · answered by wise old sage 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋