Trussing ties meat or poultry, most often a whole bird, with kitchen string, sometimes woven through the body with a needle, or with metal skewers or pins, to hold the wings and legs securely against the body before cooking. Binding the meat into a compact, uniform shape this way helps it cook more evenly and gives it a neater, more attractive appearance once served.
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