Tying up a chicken ready for roasting can turn into a game of cat's cradle with a tangle of string. But this video takes the knitting out of the process. You have to wait for a few ads to disappear, but it's worth the patience.

http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--381/brining-chicken.asp

Then there's the brining issue, dealth with alongside the video...

But if you want the trussing lesson alone, thanks to eatWashingtonian Lisa who provides the direct link:

http://www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--385/trussing-a-chicken.asp

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2 Comments

1. Lisa McCormack

   The direct hyperlink is:
   www.recipetips.com/kitchen-tips/t--385/trussing-a-chicken.asp
   
   And, thanks for the info, especially a video presentation that makes it understandable. Beyond tucking the wings and tying the legs together, I've never trussed a chicken or turkey.

2. Julia

   Thanks, Lisa! You're a better geek that me, for sure. I couldn't get the direct link to work...