Spatchcocking is a method of removing the turkey s backbone to flatten its body prior to putting in the oven. Last year, upon my brothers urging, i spatchcocked my thanksgiving turkey. But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin. Crispskinned spatchcocked butterflied roast turkey with. Our 10pound spatchcock turkey was done in only 1 hour 45 minutes at 350. How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving martha stewart. How to cook a thanksgiving turkey in half the time.
How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving kitchen. For this method, the back bone is removed, allowing the turkey to lay flat. Spatchcock turkey will be the easiest way to get a juicy thanksgiving turkey on the table in less time. Youll also learn the thermal tips and tricks to getting your turkey perfect every time. As the few remaining loyal readers of gourmay are aware, thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year. For juicy, evenlycooked turkey with a crisp, golden brown skin, spatchcocking is the answer. Spatchcocked herbroasted turkey recipe taste of home. Cook your thanksgiving turkey in 90 minutes this year with tyler florence.
The story of spatchcocking and how mark bittman changed thanksgiving forever. Spatchcocked turkey breast and roasted cranberries for. This 16 pound turkey took only 90 minutes to cook in the oven. Turkey is the star of thanksgiving, and one of the best parts is the skincrispy, fatty, and ultrasavory, with a baconlike flavor that cant be beat. Heres a stepbystep guide, plus roasting tips, and advice on how to carve a spatchcocked bird. Because the turkey is basically flattened, heat can more evenly distribute throughout the bird, making it cook faster. A spatchcock turkey takes way less time to cook than a roasted whole turkey.
Spatchcocking or removing the backbone is great for larger birds. Why you should spatchcock your turkey this thanksgiving flattening your turkey before you cook it will save you time. Its also great if youre limited on shelf space in your smoker. Cook your thanksgiving turkey in 90 minutes this year with tyler florence s spatchcocking technique. How to spatchcock, roast and carve a turkey duration. Mark bittman demonstrates how to spatchcock a turkey. Perfect for a timecrunched thanksgiving host, butterflying a turkey makes it cook evenly and more quickly than a whole bird. It originated to cook small birds evenly, but its just as effective on your holiday turkey and will cut the cooking time at least. If you serve a spatchcocked bird on thanksgiving, you will sacrifice the big, fat norman rockwell turkey presentation. To spatchcock is to remove a birds spine and lay the body flat. The spatchcock technique will yield enough crispy skin. Tyler florences revolutionary technique for cooking your thanksgiving turkey in 90 minutes.
We asked 4 of phillys top chefs to make thanksgiving dinner. Pat skin dry and rub olive oil over the entire turkey. It allows the turkey to lay flat on the cooking grate and helps the meat cook more evenly. Spatchcock your bird for best results the denver post. Learn how to roast a frozen turkey and save thanksgiving how to spatchcock a turkey. Big swede bbq shows you how its done, and how to season and grill a turkey. Michael ferreri, executive chef at res ipsa, with a spatchcocked turkey at his home in philadelphia. Turkeys were a bit scarce after thanksgiving this year, and all that was available was an empire kosher turkey. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender.
Roast spatchcocked turkey breast serves 810 6 to 614pound turkey breast with bones and skin attached. Spatchcocked turkey recipe main dish holiday recipe. My first turkey spatchcocking required a bit of upfront work cutting. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and place on the roasting rack. For those of you in search of a juicy, evenly cooked turkey with a crisp, golden brown skin this year, spatchcocking is the answer. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and weve got the perfect smoked turkey recipe to impress your family and friends. Smoked spatchcock turkey 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.
Find out how to spatchcock, dry brine, and grill a turkey under a brick for the juiciest bird with the crispiest skin imaginable. This spatchcock turkey recipe is a whole turkey thats been brined, then flattened and roasted until golden brown. How to spatchcock a turkey it sure doesnt look like norman rockwells version. Spatchcocking changes the cooking process for the turkey this holiday. The secret cooking technique youve been missing out on. This method keeps the meat moist, and you can cook your whole bird in. This video will teach you how to spatchcock a turkey.
Chris capells spatchcocked turkey recipe isnt traditional, however the bird will be cooked evenly with his turkey method. Spatchcock smoked turkey recipe on the grill how to bbq right. The turkey a most difficult bird to cook thanksgiving horror show more amusing turkey images funny read more. This allows for even cooking on all parts of the bird and the crispiest skin. Thermoworks chef martin earl walks you this amazing thanksgiving turkey recipe. Give thanks for the ultimate spatchcock turkey recipe. If youre planning on cooking a large turkey for thanksgiving or if you are short on time you might want to check out this this spatchcock. In a little more than an hour, you can have a perfectly roasted 12pound turkey. Spread the humourfunny thanksgiving turkey cartoons here are our favourite funny thanksgiving turkey cartoons will and guy have collected these amusing turkey cartoons which capture the fun and the anxiety of the thanksgiving celebration. 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.
The spatchcock technique will yield enough crispy skin for everyone to share and moist, flavorful meat. You can then roast, grill or smoke the turkey to perfection. Youll also learn the thermal tips and tricks to getting your. Heres the secret to your best thanksgiving turkey yet.
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