Chef A and Chef B are discussing roasting a turkey. Chef A says it's necessary to truss the turkey to give it a smooth, compact shape and to help it cook evenly and retain moisture. Chef B says it's necessary to truss the turkey only to help with its shape, not to aid in cooking evenly or retaining moisture. Who is correct?

Question

Question 1 options:

A)

Chef A is correct.

B)

Chef B is correct.

C)

Neither chef is correct.

D)

Both chefs are correct.

Answer 1

A) Chef A is correct.

Trussing a turkey does help to give it a smooth and compact shape, which allows it to cook more evenly. Additionally, trussing can help retain moisture during the cooking process by keeping the meat's structure intact and preventing it from drying out. Therefore, Chef A's claims hold validity regarding both the even cooking and moisture retention aspects.