Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. Close the lid and roast for 45 minutes, or until an internal thermometer reads a minimum of 165 degrees in the breasts and thighs of your turkey. Oct 10, 2012 altons butterflied turkey howto food network. The day before roasting, combine the sugar, 14 cup salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl.
This method keeps the meat moist, and you can cook your whole bird in less than an hour. How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving martha stewart. Send the bird into the oven and roast for about 114 to 112 hours. I find a 1214 pound turkey is the maximum size i can fit on a bakers x 18 half sheet. Cutting the bird in this way before you cook it ensures that the thighs and breasts cook evenly. Nov 20, 2017 our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven.
To make a spatchcock turkey, begin by removing the big birds backbone. If she really meant butterflying, then your meat it would cook. Roasted spatchcock turkey with herbs and just the right amount of salt produces the juiciest, crispiest turkey for thanksgiving dinner. However, the recipe is using a 12 pound turkey, does not spatchcock and uses the high heat at the end. If i spatchcock my turkey, how long should i cook it. I have found cooking time per pound for a whole turkey. Underneath the crispy skin, the tender meat is flavored with an herbinfused butter or ghee, if you prefer.
Directions preheat oven to 350 degrees f 175 degrees c. Dry the inside and outside of the turkey with clean paper towels. Moist spatchcock turkey meat is really easy to achieve with the right technique. Once the bird is open, split the breastbone to spread the bird flat. Turkey is distinguished because of its white plumage as well as also a bare wattled neck and mind. While the drying process is occurring, make up the herb butter recipe below step 4. Oct 23, 2018 roast the turkey for 1 14 hrs to 1 12 hrs or until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165f. The bones of the turkey are much thicker and the whole thing can be a bit of a slippery mess, but the latin american way uses scissors and just hands to do most. You can fit it on the grill better and its easier to grill on a. Spatchcocked turkey is rubbed down generously with our citrus turkey rub, given an aromatic kick with a parsley, rosemary, thyme and herb paste and slow roasted for some beautiful, rich color. The bones of the turkey are much thicker and the whole thing can be a bit of a.
So spatchcock that bird and carve it before it gets to the table. Nov 16, 2017 spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. Give your turkey a towel drying to remove any extra moisture from its skin. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a spatchcock turkey takes up a little more real estate.
Heres a stepbystep guide, plus roasting tips, and advice on how to carve a spatchcocked bird. Spatchcock turkey not only saves a ton of baking time, it allows the turkey to cook as evenly as possible, resulting in a perfectly juicy bird with a. You can blast it at 450f and itll cook through in about 80 minutes without. Oct 07, 2016 season the turkey generously with salt and pepper on bottom side. Press firmly on each half of turkey breast to flatten. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber grills. Get a digital probe thermometer they cost next to nothing and are ridiculously useful. By spatchcocking the turkey first, you flatten the cooking surface, allowing for faster cook time and lots of smoke flavor. When ready to cook, set temperature to high and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Pitmaster marshall cooper pulls a spatchcock turkey from the smoker after cooking for three hours at 300 degrees f. Cooking at 325 degrees f, it will take around 10 minutes per pound.
Flattening the turkey exposes more surface area to heat, so overall cooking time is reduced. With both hands, press down on the breast to snap the breast bone. Splitting a turkey and flattening it across a roasting pan doesnt look like the romantic memories we have of a whole roasted turkey being brought to the table. Oct 07, 2009 this will be my first time to spatchcock a turkey, but i do it with chickens all the time, whether grilling or roasting. Pat skin dry and rub olive oil over the entire turkey. Below is a photo of how we grilled the spatchcocked turkey. To spatchcock, you remove the backbone of a whole bird and. Our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven. Spatchcocked turkey in 80 minutes something new for dinner. Butterflied big bird spatchcock turkey nom nom paleo. You can blast it at 450f and itll cook through in about 80 minutes without even burning the skin. The reason is when you spatchcock a turkey and spread it out, the turkey takes up a lot of real estate. A tender and juicy bird categories poultry, thanksgiving, turkey tags sage december 31, 2019 november.
Traditional spatchcocking means cutting out the backbone with scissors or a knife. Nov 07, 2019 spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. Then wet brine, drybrine, or season the spatchcocked turkey. Mark bittman demonstrates how to spatchcock a turkey. I find a 1214 pound turkey is the maximum size i can fit on a bakers x. How long to cook 18 lb spatchcock turkey bootiful turkey. Remove the turkey from the oven when the meat from the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees f. For juicy, evenlycooked turkey with a crisp, golden brown skin, spatchcocking is the answer. A turkey can be really a big, arctic bird, even a native of united states. How to spatchcock a turkey bon appetit bon appetit. By spatchcocking your thanksgiving turkey, youll cut down on cook time, but you wont sacrifice on flavor.
Place the turkey breast side down on a solid work surface. How to spatchcock, roast and carve a turkey duration. Because the turkey is butterflied, theres more surface available for even browning, and the high cooking temperature means crackly, crispy skin. Cut down on your cook time with this simple, spatchcocked version of a thanksgiving classic. How to spatchcock a turkey roasting your turkey brine your turkey if you want to add extra flavor.
Dec 31, 2019 sagerubbed spatchcocked smoked turkey. I plan on dry brining the turkey before spatchcocking. How long does it take to roast a 22 lb spatchcocked turkey. The title turkey was first implemented into the guinea fowl which has been presumed to have originated in turkey. Follow our instructions for how to spatchcock a turkey. Nov 17, 2018 traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender. Nov 15, 2018 smoke the turkey for 1 hour then baste. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen. Yes, i have put stuffing under rather than in split birds before, whether done like this or simply cut in half split broilers and game hens. Season the turkey generously with salt and pepper on bottom side.
I was planning on roasting at 450 degrees for 30 minutes and turning the heat down to 400 degrees for the rest of the time. Smoke roasted spatchcock turkey with homemade sausage stuffing duration. With a spatchcocked turkey and its slim profile, this is not a problem. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey. Its not too hard to do with a chicken, but a turkey is a whole different story. Cook the turkey until a probe thermometer reads 165. Photo chris wilkinstexas bbq posse when the turkey breast gets to 160 degrees f, its ready to be pulled from the smoker. With kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone and then remove it. Spatchcock turkey made with herbs and spices has the backbone removed. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek.
If wet or drybrining, you can do this up to 3 days ahead of cooking. Place the turkey in the fridge uncovered for about 2 hours to allow the skin to dry further. Nov 06, 2012 with a spatchcocked turkey and its slim profile, this is not a problem. Nov 06, 2012 spatchcocking turkey cooks more evenly and more quickly than nonbutterflied versions, for stunningly crisp skin and perfectly cooked white and dark meat.
Spatchcocked turkey with sage butter and gravy recipe tyler. Larger birds may take a little longer and smaller birds may take less time. To make it easier to flatten the turkey, slide the tip of a sharp knife along the keel bone, which runs downwards from the breast. The thighs may be a slightly higher temperature by the time the breast is fully cooked. This method keeps the meat moist, and you can cook your whole bird in. In a little more than an hour, you can have a perfectly roasted 12pound.
Nov 01, 2019 smoke roasted spatchcock turkey with homemade sausage stuffing duration. In my pellet smoker, the hottest area is directly over the burner so i positioned the turkey with the breast facing the opposite side of the smoker. Preheat your oven to 450 f 232 c for a traditional roast turkey. Flip the turkey breast side down and turn the neck side towards you. There are three things everyone wants in a thanksgiving turkeycrispy skin, juicy meat and a fast cooking time. To do this, take a large knife or meat shears and cut the turkey open along both sides of the backbone. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating baking sheet every 30 minutes.
A tender and juicy bird categories poultry, thanksgiving, turkey tags sage december 31, 2019 november 19, 2017 by mike quinn jump to the recipe. The turkey is spatchcocked and drybrined with kosher salt, and then left to sit looselycovered in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours. As you can see a 14pounders legs peek over the edge of the pan. Place turkey in the oven on the middle rack, and cook for 80 to 90 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches of the breast is approximately 150 degrees, and the thigh reaches. Smoke the spatchcock turkey until digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches about 158160 degrees. For grilling a whole turkey, preheat the grill to mediumhigh heat or about 325f and set up. Using the spatchcock method to cook your turkey is the failproof way to get all that and more.
Using a pair of sharp heavyduty kitchen shears, cut along one side of the backbone. With a large knife or shears, cut the bird open along the backbone on both sides, through the ribs and remove the backbone. In fact, you want to cook it at this temperature to ensure that the legs and breasts end up cooking at the same time lower heat leads to a lower differential in the. Nov 15, 2018 moist spatchcock turkey meat is really easy to achieve with the right technique. Spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. Roasting a spatchcocked turkey approximately how long. The exact time depends on the type of pan you are using, how cold your turkey was when you put it in the oven, how many times you opened. For more on this simple trick and other thanksgiving tips, check out our. How long to smoke a turkey detailed smoking times and. How long does it take to roast a 22 lb spatchcocked turkey in a standard oven. I removed the turkey from the oven and turned the heat back up to 475 for 10 minutes. I will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkeyseparating the legs and thighs from the breast.
Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your thanksgiving dinner, and cleanup is super easy too. On top of that, cooking a spatchcocked turkey on your traeger grill gives you nextlevel woodfired flavor because it lets the smoke hit even more of the meat. Kick traditional to the curb with this woodfired take on turkey. Dont cook meat by time per pound, cook it until it reaches a safe temperature and stop. For a quick thaw place bagged turkey in a sink of cold water, for 10 hours making sure the water stays below 41 degrees. The taste of home test kitchen has discovered the secret to a perfectly cooked bird. Place turkey on rack on prepared pan, breast side up.
So bottom line, what is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey breast. Crispskinned spatchcocked butterflied roast turkey with. Cook the breast until the centre reaches 75c170f, et voila. Mar 29, 2019 if you want to spatchcock your turkey, make 2 cuts with carbon steel shears to the left and right of the backbone. Spatchcocking, usually refers to cutting out the backbone of a. Note that this will include cutting through the ribs. How to make altons turkey with stuffing food network duration. An 11 pound bird takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to cook through. Nov 18, 2012 i am trying to figure out how long it will take to cook my first turkey, ever. Learn how to spatchcock a turkey aired november 25, 2014 to spatchcock a turkey, you need a pair of sharp kitchen shears, big knife, possibly a small paring knife and, of course, your turkey. But it tastes so darn good, and youre going to save yourself time. Best roast spatchcock turkey recipe how to spatchcock a turkey. Part of that is just that im also a perfectionist, and to me being an.
While its perfect for thanksgiving, this spatchcock turkey is quick and easy enough that it can be made any time of year. Learn how to prepare and cook a spatchcock turkey for thanksgiving, christmas or bbq cookouts. The real pros know to get to the stores early in the season when youll find the smaller birds in the 1115 pound range. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender. My 16pound turkey took 2 hours and 45 minutes, almost exactly 10 minutes per pound. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and place on the roasting rack. Spatchcocking turkey cooks more evenly and more quickly than nonbutterflied versions, for stunningly crisp skin and perfectly cooked white and dark. The butter adds fat to the dish which helps keep the meat really tender and juicy, and the skin super crispy. Stir together oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the turkey with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and carefully transfer to the grill grate. Spatchcock turkey not only saves a ton of baking time, it allows the turkey to cook as evenly as possible, resulting in a perfectly juicy bird with a deliciously crisp skin.
I am using the spatchcock method of roasting a turkey breast. Spatchcock turkey is the best way to ensure the most evenly roasted. Try and increase that heat, and you end up scorching the skin before the meat has had a chance to cook through. In a little more than an hour, you can have a perfectly roasted 12pound turkey. I thought roasting a turkey breast was less time per pound vs. How to cook a spatchcocked turkey cravings of a lunatic. Mar 23, 2020 for the wings part of the turkey, set the smoker at 225f and cook them for about 1. Nov 25, 2014 learn how to spatchcock a turkey aired november 25, 2014 to spatchcock a turkey, you need a pair of sharp kitchen shears, big knife, possibly a small paring knife and, of course, your turkey. This is linked to how long to cook 18 lb spatchcock turkey. There is nothing more impressive than a beautiful whole roasted bird with crispy golden skin to elicit the oooooooohs and. Ill start at 450 degrees and reduce to 350, unless you suggest otherwise.
This helps the skin to end up with a good bite through. Oct 22, 2014 because the turkey is butterflied, theres more surface available for even browning, and the high cooking temperature means crackly, crispy skin. Altons butterflied turkey howto food network youtube. A normal roast turkey can take several hours to cook through at an oven temperature of around 350f or so. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock. If you want to spatchcock your turkey, make 2 cuts with carbon steel shears to the left and right of the backbone. To thaw a frozen turkey leave it in the refrigerator for appox. Increase temperature to 400 degrees f 200 degrees c and roast until skin. Pat your turkeys skin dry and rub it with butter and herbs. I am trying to figure out how long it will take to cook my first turkey, ever. Let your turkey come to room temperature while the oven gets toasty. Heat the butter with the herbs and garlic in a small pot until melted.
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