bastard wing

Meaning

A bastard wing is a cut of poultry, typically from a turkey or chicken, that includes the drumette and a portion of the wing. It is often considered a less desirable cut due to its smaller size and higher bone-to-meat ratio.

Examples

• The recipe called for two bastard wings, which the chef carefully browned before adding to the stew.
• The butcher shop had a special on bastard wings, so I bought a few to make some stock.