ROAST SPATCHCOCK TURKEY
This roasting method results in the juiciest, crispiest turkey cooked in a fraction of the time it usually takes. The secret is to remove the backbone and flatten out the bird. Carving is a whole lot easier, too. Once you try it, you might never go back.
Provided by foodelicious
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Turkey Whole Turkey Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a roasting rack on a baking sheet.
- Turn the turkey over, breast-side down. Using a pair of sharp heavy-duty kitchen shears, cut along one side of the backbone. Repeat on the other side of the backbone. Reserve the backbone for making turkey stock for gravy. Press firmly down onto both sides of turkey to flatten.
- Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and place on the roasting rack. Pat skin dry and rub olive oil over the entire turkey; season with salt, sage, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating baking sheet every 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and roast until skin is crisp, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove turkey from the oven, cover loosely with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 268.2 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 92 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 920.5 mg
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Sandy Dhliwayo
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Michael Joseph
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Veronica Obi
[email protected]This turkey is perfect for a small gathering. It's not too big and it's easy to cook.
Jaunea Brown
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Alexandra Jules
[email protected]This turkey is so juicy and flavorful. I love the crispy skin.
GuestPlays
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Mona Rana
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I have ever used. It's easy to make and the results are amazing.
Prince Mustafa
[email protected]I made this turkey for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
S4g3
[email protected]This turkey is so moist and tender. I love the way the herbs and spices flavor the meat.
Sherlock Holmes
[email protected]I've tried several different turkey recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's always a hit.
Dinu Bahar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Malik Yaseen
[email protected]I made this turkey for Christmas and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.
Muyinze Josephine
[email protected]This turkey is perfect for a small gathering. It's not too big and it's easy to cook.
Roksena Begom
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Jannat Riya
[email protected]This turkey is so juicy and flavorful. I love the crispy skin.
Zeeshan Ali
[email protected]I've made this turkey several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Nangwang Nimmak
[email protected]This is the best turkey recipe I have ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.
Chandan Yadav
[email protected]I made this turkey for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Rabika Sharma
[email protected]This turkey was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy. I would definitely make this again.