A device for retaining and trussing the hocks of poultry carcass in
juxtaposition and proximal to the carcass during processing, packaging,
shipping, storage, and/or cooking. The present invention, including hock
retaining members, can be constructed of a unitary, plate-like member of
resilient material and can include two openings for fitting about and
retaining the hocks, an anchor to be affixed to the carcass, and a
connecting means between the hock retaining members and the anchor. The
connecting members provide a spring force to keep the hocks and thus the
legs juxtaposed to the carcass and each other.