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In last 5 minutes of cooking first turkey breast, season second breast with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, brush with remaining butter mixture (microwave for a few seconds to remelt), and repeat trussing and air-frying with remaining vegetables.
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CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The expert trussing of the bird from Little Original Joe’s, the takeout counter and market in West Portal, caught everyone’s attention.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2025
The dahlia stem will grow right next to the stake for easy trussing.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Many commuters have a love-hate relationship with the span, known for its web of metal trussing and undulating roadway — partly to make room for shipping channels, but also to cut costs by removing steel from the design.
—Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 6 Jan. 2020
One that involves absolutely zero trussing, brining, and basting.
—Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, 4 Oct. 2018
Discard the trussing strings and place the duck on a serving platter.
—Daniel Neman, sacbee, 26 June 2018
No fancy trussing is needed, but do tie the chicken’s legs together.
—Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2018
Remove turkey from pan, reserving pan and juices for gravy; discard any trussing; tent turkey loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
—Country Living, 28 Sep. 2010
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CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The expert trussing of the bird from Little Original Joe’s, the takeout counter and market in West Portal, caught everyone’s attention.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 June 2025
The dahlia stem will grow right next to the stake for easy trussing.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Many commuters have a love-hate relationship with the span, known for its web of metal trussing and undulating roadway — partly to make room for shipping channels, but also to cut costs by removing steel from the design.
—Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 6 Jan. 2020
One that involves absolutely zero trussing, brining, and basting.
—Candace Braun Davison, House Beautiful, 4 Oct. 2018
Discard the trussing strings and place the duck on a serving platter.
—Daniel Neman, sacbee, 26 June 2018
No fancy trussing is needed, but do tie the chicken’s legs together.
—Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2018
Remove turkey from pan, reserving pan and juices for gravy; discard any trussing; tent turkey loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest for 20 minutes.
—Country Living, 28 Sep. 2010
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“Trussing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trussing. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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