Spatchcock Turkey Recipe
Unlock juicy meat and crispy skin with the spatchcock method—your go-to technique for perfectly roasted turkey every time.
Ingredients
- 10-14 pounds The whole turkey spatchcocked
- 2 tsp salt Kosher
- 1-2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2-1 tablespoons olive oil or butter that has been melts
- 2 tablespoons of garlic powder
- 2 tsp the spice paprika
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary and 1TBSP fresh rosemary and thyme (optional)
- Slices of onion lemon and other herbs to roast on the bed
Instructions
Instructions:
- The oven should be heated up to 425° F (220degC). This intense heat will give the most crisp skin for the spatchcock turkey.
Spice the Turkey
- Rub it in all directions with olive oil, salt pepper, salt and additional herbs. Allow it to cool down to a temperature of the room for approximately 30 minutes prior to roasting.
Created to the Roasting Pan
- The base portion of the roasting pan is filled with onions, garlic, as well as other plants. Set up an aluminum rack above it and then set the bird that has been spatchcocked over it, skin side down.
Roasting The Turkey
- If you're making 12 pounds of turkey, the time to cook the spatchcock for this bird is between 75-90 minutes.
- Check that the turkey is cooked. Use an oven thermometer for determining the largest portion of the breast. The temperature of your spatchcock turkey must be at least 160degF (74degC) to ensure safe consumption.
Take a rest prior to the carving
- It is recommended that the turkey rest for a minimum of 20 minutes prior to making cuts. This allows the turkey to preserve its flavor as well as juice.
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Notes
Why You Should Spatchcock Your Thanksgiving Turkey
The Spatchcock Turkey for Thanksgiving is a popular option to cook traditional turkeys, and there's a reason for it:- Even cooking. Don't cook any additional dry white meat, or dark meat that has not cooked correctly.
- Roast time up 30 percent quicker
- A skin that's clean is because of the nature of skin being constantly exposed to heat.
- Easy cutting. The simple design makes it simple to cut and serve.