Abstract: A comb-like injection apparatus comprising a hollow manifold and a plurality of hollow tines extending therefrom, is inserted longitudinally of a poultry carcass between the skin and flesh, thereof, and the tines are forced into the flesh. The apparatus comprises a single hollow slender manifold having a plurality of hollow tines connected and extending perpendicular and comb-like to the manifold. The tines are spaced along two-thirds or less of a closed end of the manifold and have closed pointed ends. The hollow tines have orifices and the tines communicate with the hollow interior of the manifold. Thereafter, a liquid additive is forced through the manifold and tines and through orifices therein and ejected into the flesh.

Abstract: A method for injecting an additive material into the flesh of a poultry carcass by inserting a comb-like instrument comprising a hollow manifold and a plurality of hollow tines extending therefrom, longitudinally of a poultry carcass between the skin and flesh, thereof, and the tines are forced into the flesh without penetrating the skin. Thereafter, a liquid additive is forced through the manifold and tines and through orifices therein and ejected into the flesh.