@turkey = split(/\|/, $stuffing);
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The | is backslashed so that | isn't termed as an or condition. That splits each string ($stuffing) and places it into an array @turkey.
Update:
Hmm. If you want to throw away "blank" values.

@turkey = split(/\|+/, $stuffing);
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Update for MeowChow: Well, you need to do some mixing and chopping, but I find the chop() function cuts too thin and the consistancy winds up too soft. I prefer some chunks.