Have you Spatchcocked a turkey or chicken?

[ahutton]

We did this version last year and are doing it again. Cooks faster, and frees up the oven for me to make the sides all morning!

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes...sted-root-vegetable-panzanella-recipe-2125794

 

[lynxstch]

I am trying this method today with our turkey. Just went in the oven to be done around 4. Looks good, can't wait for the turkey smells to start filling the house. Wasn't an easy task to remove that backbone though, lol

 

[Imzadi]

I am trying this method today with our turkey. Just went in the oven to be done around 4. Looks good, can't wait for the turkey smells to start filling the house. Wasn't an easy task to remove that backbone though, lol

Check the time on how long it will take. Most of the directions I've read say it should take about 2 hours to 2-1/2 hours. You've got an extra half hour on that. Although, you could have a bigger turkey or are roasting it at a lower temp. You don't want it coming out overcooked.

Martha Stewart website says 2 hr 20 min:

https://www.marthastewart.com/355976/roast-spatchcocked-turkey

 

[lynxstch]

Check the time on how long it will take. Most of the directions I've read say it should take about 2 hours to 2-1/2 hours. You've got an extra half hour on that. Although, you could have a bigger turkey or are roasting it at a lower temp. You don't want it coming out overcooked.

Martha Stewart website says 2 hr 20 min:

https://www.marthastewart.com/355976/roast-spatchcocked-turkey

The recipe I am using says 1 1/2 hours at 350, rotating and basting every 30 min. Then turn oven up to 400 for the last 15 min, then tent and let rest for 15 min. The turkey weighs 11 lbs, so I am hoping I am computing the time correctly, lol! I couldn't get Martha's site to open correctly yesterday so I went with allrecipes.com Thanks Imzadi, Happy Thanksgiving!

 

[Dan Murphy]

The recipe I am using says 1 1/2 hours at 350, rotating and basting every 30 min. Then turn oven up to 400 for the last 15 min, then tent and let rest for 15 min. The turkey weighs 11 lbs, so I am hoping I am computing the time correctly, lol! I couldn't get Martha's site to open correctly yesterday so I went with allrecipes.com Thanks Imzadi, Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy your turkey, Lynn, and Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[lynxstch]

Enjoy your turkey, Lynn, and Happy Thanksgiving.

Thank you Dan! Happy Thanksgiving to you and Marie and your family also!!

 

[mom2rb]

My dad did this for our smoked turkey this year. Normally I like the fried turkey better, but this year the spatchcock one was better.

 

[zoo2tycoon]

I’ve done the past the past two years. Best turkey ever. I have my butcher cut out backbone for me. I just did olive oil on skin and salt and pepper as my MIL likes traditional flavored turkey. My 14 pound took 1.25 hours- rested 30 minutes. Had turkey out about 1 hour prior to cooking at room temp (that was in recipe and I know some say not to do but I do).

I’ve learned a good meat thermometer is best investment. I took temp and it was done prior to recommended time. I took temp in a few places.