To spatchcock is to split open a bird so that you can lay it flat, allowing your turkey or chicken to cook more evenly and ensure super juicy and tender results in every bite. It was the best, most flavorful turkey my family has ever had. The turkey gibletsparts are made into an awesome gravy. Push the sage butter under the skin of the turkey, being careful not to puncture it. To spatchcock a turkey, you need a pair of sharp kitchen shears, big knife, possibly a small. Spatchcock turkey will be the easiest way to get a juicy thanksgiving turkey on the table in less time. The spatchcock technique will yield enough crispy skin for everyone to share and the moistest, flavorful meat before you begin preparing your thanksgiving bird i want you to read up on how to thaw a frozen turkey.
It only takes a few short minutes to prepare, but your guests will be impressed because it looks like you spent hours preparing the bird. How to cook a spatchcock turkey the fastest, easiest, best. A perfect thanksgiving bird on the table in under 90 minutes. Place the brine and turkey in a large briner bucket.
If you have questions on buying a turkey and food safety, check out this thorough article from the university of florida extention. Chef tom shows you just how simple a truly fantastic thanksgiving turkey can be. The turkey is the star of the show on thanksgiving day, golden and juice. Spatchcock smoked turkey recipe the sauce by all things. Spatchcock smoked chicken with cherry chipotle bbq sauce. Spatchcock ranch turkey recipe katie lee food network.
To spatchcock, you remove the backbone of a whole bird and lay it flat to cook. Lock the brining plate in place to keep the bird submerged. Jocelyn guest whole animal butcher teaches us how to perfectly spatchcock or butterfly the bird. Everyone was raving about it and is now asking for left over turkey sandwiches. Thermoworks chef martin earl walks you this amazing thanksgiving turkey recipe. Make a cut along one side of the backbone with the shears from the bottom to. This method keeps the meat moist, and you can cook your whole bird in less than an hour. Spatchcock or butterfly the turkey by cutting out the backbone of the turkey. This video is unavailable because we were unable to. Have you tried everything you can think of to make your roasted turkey tender and juicy, only to get dry breast meat yet again. Smoke the spatchcock turkey until digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches about 158160 degrees. Spatchcock turkey is a delicious, moist, beautifully browned bird and one of the easiest methods ever. Every part of the roasted chicken turns out juicy and flavorful with the garlic herb butter. Refrigerate the turkey in the brine, one pound per hour.
How to cook a spatchcock turkey the fastest, easiest, best way to cook a. This drybrined spatchcocked turkey recipe is both easier and results in crispier skin than a classic wet brined turkey. This recipe cuts the cooking time in half with the addition of one easy technique spatchcocking the turkey. Unfortunately, since drumsticks and thigh meat take longer to cook and theyre tucked underneath, that means your chances of dry, overcooked breast meat are pretty great. With a normal roasted turkey, the breast is exposed during the entire cooking process. How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving how to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving. The story of spatchcocking and how mark bittman changed. Learn how to spatchcock a turkey aired november 25, 2014. A spatchcocked turkey, on the other hand, resembles a cuboid, in which the top surface is skin and the volume is meat.
When you spatchcock turkey, it evens out the cooking times. Cut down on your cook time with this simple, spatchcocked version of a thanksgiving classic. It cooks in half the time and cooks more evenly than a traditional whole roasted thanksgiving turkey. How to spatchcock turkey like a pro videos chowhound. Because its resting on top of a roasting pan or baking sheet, one side of that sphere will always cook more than the other. A regular turkey can be approximated as a sphere with meat inside and skin on the outside.
Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender. Spatchcocked turkey with anise and orange recipe bon appetit. And if you just want to keep things simple with your smoked turkey, this recipe is the best of the best for smoking your bird. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This recipe uses a simple blend of oil, fresh herbs and spices for classic roasted turkey flavor.
This video is unavailable because we were unable to load a message from our sponsors. Youll also learn the thermal tips and tricks to getting your turkey perfect every time. But its problematic in that it usurps the space in the oven. This step by step video will help you cook your thanksgiving turkey on the grill or in the oven and show you how to carve the bird. It takes time and spatchcocking a frozen turkey will not work. How to cook a spatchcock turkey the fastest, easiest, best way to cook a thanksgiving bird.
Im all about helping you make better bbq, feed the people you love. To spatchcock a whole turkey first remove the tail. It was my first time making a turkey, so the video. Butterballs chef tony seta and masterbuilt ceo john mclemore teach you the spatchcockling technique. The story of spatchcocking and how mark bittman changed thanksgiving forever. Rachael ray show facebook rachael ray show twitter.
I tweaked spices to my personal preference then followed recipe after that minus the lemon slices. Watch the video below, and lets make some really good food. While its perfect for thanksgiving, this spatchcock turkey is quick and easy enough that it can be made any time of year. Spatchcock turkey is arguably the juiciest, most flavorful thanksgiving turkey recipe that you will ever make. Imagine roasting a whole turkey in of the time, with the resulting turkey being the. This spatchcock chicken recipe is our favorite way to bake a whole chicken. Now that youve learned the technique, grab our recipe for roasted spatchcocked turkey with lemonherb butter, our juiciest turkey recipe ever. Place the spatchcock turkey on the rack skin side up and let it smoke cook for 4 hours. Citrus and herb spatchcock turkey rachael ray show. Crispskinned spatchcocked butterflied roast turkey with. When it comes to cooking a whole turkey quickly and evenly, spatchcockingremoving the entire backbone from the bird and splaying it openis a great technique.
But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin. We can also spatchcock the turkey for you here at lgcm. Spatchcocked turkey with sage butter and gravy recipe. Though the presentation isnt traditional, there are a few reasons we prefer to spatchcock turkey.
Spatchcock smoked turkey with gravy recipe and video. Martha and david gregory demonstrate a timesaving technique for making your thanksgiving turkey. For this method, the back bone is removed, allowing the turkey to lay flat. Spatchcock chicken technique how to spatchcock a chicken. How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving martha stewart. Mark bittman demonstrates how to spatchcock a turkey. Eliminate stress from your thanksgiving with this 90minute spatchcocking technique from food network s very own tyler florence. You can season your turkey simply with salt or pepper or prepare an herb.
When youre cooking turkey, but also doing friendsgiving its worth learning a butchering technique that will save you hours of work in the kitchen. Steps to roasting the perfect spatchcocked turkey overview. Spatchcock thanksgiving turkey recipe ingredients 1continue reading. How to spatchcock and carve a turkey video guarantees a beautifully moist and tender roasted turkey in half the cooking time. A collection of the mostviewed new york times videos. Check out our how to spatchcock a turkey video to see the stepbystep. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. The skin in a spatchcock turkey is crispy and the meat is moist and tender. How to spatchcock a turkey it sure doesnt look like norman rockwells version.
Roasting a juicy, perfectly cooked whole turkey doesnt have to be stressful. 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. Rub the skin with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. How to spatchcock, roast and carve a turkey youtube. We all know the basic problem with roasting a whole turkey or. You can fit it on the grill better and its easier to grill on a. Watch the video to see how, and make sure you use good poultry shears, it can be tough to get through the hip bones. The real pros know to get to the stores early in the season when youll find the smaller birds in the 1115 pound range. Try it for the bestever thanksgiving turkey or at your next big holiday. This skin on this spatchcocked turkey gets crispy and browned because nearly all of the skin is exposed. Check out our how to spatchcock a turkey video to see the stepbystep technique in action. More video collections from chowhound to fulfill your.
This video will teach you how to spatchcock a turkey. Get at least 12 a lbs per person for major leftovers like to make my turkey soup or pot pie consider 1 lbs per person. Spatchcocking delivers breast meat juicier than a standard roast turkey, leg meat more tender than a standard roast turkey, and skin thats so crisp it literally shatters when you poke it, all in about half the time it takes to roast a conventional turkey. Spatchcock turkey is a quick and easy way to make a thanksgiving turkey. How to spatchcock and carve a turkey hostess at heart. Tylers technique, which involves removing a turkeys spine. I had a 20 lb turkey and multiplied the recipe by 1. How to spatchcock a turkey first pick a good turkey i honestly recommend an organic turkey, i think they have the best flavor. For those of you in search of a juicy, evenly cooked turkey with a crisp, golden brown skin this year, spatchcocking is the answer.
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