Where is the wishbone located

Turn the bird so that its rump is pointed up. Slide the skin that covers the neck cavity aside and feel on the inside of the cavity for the wishbone on either side of the inner neck area. The bone is only a fraction of an inch under the flesh.

Pick one side and take a sharp paring knife and use the tip to make a small slice in the flesh covering the bone. Make a big enough slice so that you can work a fingertip around the bone. Once both sides are cut free, hold both of the sides gently and keep working the tip of the blade towards the end of the V until you can free the entire bone in one go. The center of the V is only held onto the center plate bone of the bird with a bit of cartilage. First off, try to pick the thicker side of the bone.

With dry hands for a firm grip , hold your side of the bone with your dominant hand between your thumb and forefinger. Try to get as close to the base—or center of the V-shape—as you can without being suspicious. Now, for the most important part: This seems counterintuitive, but let the other person pull harder. The person who pulls with greater force is more likely to break their own side. Find more science-backed tips for winning the wishbone here.

By Corey Williams Updated September 05, Save Pin FB More. By Rebecca Katzman on November 26, Rebecca Katzman. The history of Thanksgiving's coveted wishbone game, and the best way to win it.

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