If the neck is frozen to the bird, let it thaw in the fridge overnight—don’t try to yank it out like a stubborn cork. Also, wash your hands after touching raw turkey (duh, but worth saying). And if you mess up? No big deal. The neck is tough; you can’t ruin it. Just pop it in a freezer bag for stock later.
So next time you grab a turkey and see that weird, wrinkly neck, don’t panic. Give it a little wink, reach in, and pull it out like the kitchen hero you are. You’ve got this—one neck, no stress.
Now, go make some gravy. You earned it.
