I have run out of kitchen twine and need to tie the legs of a chicken for roasting. Can I use a long piece of cheesecloth?

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amysarah · Answer

I don't see why you couldn't cut a thin-ish strip of cheesecloth - maybe twist it to make it more string-like - as a sub for twine. Kind of clever, actually.

boulangere · Answer

Sure, it would work just fine.  I've even used thread in a pinch.  A serious pinch.  The objective is to bind, not necessarily what you use to bind.

maw · Answer

Dental floss. Or make a "twine" out of aluminum foil rolled tightly. Or florist wire

ChefJune · Answer

I would probably use dental floss instead.

foodynewty · Answer

You could use a wooden skewer to weave through and tie it if the cheesecloth doesn't work. Good luck!

I have run out of kitchen twine and need to tie the legs of a chicken for roasting. Can I use a long piece of cheesecloth?

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