What is the easiest way to truss a chicken?

What can I use to truss a chicken?

What can I use to truss a chicken? Standard kitchen twine, or butcher’s twine, works best. It’s plain, unbleached cotton twine that’s strong enough to hold a chicken together but won’t burn, melt or otherwise ruin your roast.

Do you have to truss a chicken?

No—you don’t have to truss your chicken. * However, if you’re worried about uneven cooking or keeping the cavity fillings secured, then it is a very useful technique to employ.

What does trussing a chicken mean?

Trussing means to tie a chicken with kitchen twine keeping the wings and legs of the bird close to the body. Traditionally, chefs trussed chickens before roasting them to keep the chicken in a presentable shape and to help them cook more evenly.

Can I use sewing thread to tie a chicken?

In addition, sewing thread is so thin that it will slice through the skin and meat of the chicken. Sewing thread is not a good substitute for kitchen twine. If you have some short metal skewers, and you’re crafty, you might be able to use those to hold the legs in position.

What can you use instead of butcher’s twine?

dental floss
The most readily-available substitute for butcher’s twine is unwaxed, unflavored dental floss. It won’t hold up to the heat of the grill, and it can definitely snap if you try to tie it too tightly, but it’ll work in a pinch.