**Roasted Spatchcocked Turkey: A Culinary Masterpiece for Every Occasion**
Indulge in the culinary delight of roasted spatchcocked turkey, a dish that combines succulent flavors, tender texture, and stunning presentation. With its crispy golden-brown skin and juicy meat, this versatile dish is perfect for special occasions like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or family gatherings. Experience the ease of preparing this dish with our step-by-step guide, which includes detailed instructions, helpful tips, and a list of all the necessary ingredients. Discover variations like herb-roasted turkey, maple-glazed turkey, and lemon-pepper turkey, each offering a unique flavor profile to tantalize your taste buds.
SPATCHCOCK'D ROAST TURKEY
Before you begin, gather ingredients and equipment. Measure out ingredients.
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories main-dish
Time P4DT3h5m
Yield 12 to 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Four days before cooking, make the rub mixture and season the turkey: Coarsely grind the peppercorns and allspice berries by pulsing 3 to 4 times in a blade-style coffee/spice grinder. Add the dried thyme and pulse 3 more times. Combine the salt, rubbed sage and ground spices in a small bowl and set aside.
- Position the turkey, breast-side down with the tail facing you, on a silicone mat or other stable surface set inside a large sheet pan. Use heavy-duty kitchen shears to cut up one side of the backbone. Turn the bird and cut back down the other side of the spine. Reserve the backbone for stock or gravy. Discard any fat pockets or excess skin found inside the bird. Flip breast-side up and use the heel of your hands to press down on both breasts, until you hear a cracking sound and the bird flattens.
- Place the turkey breast-side up on a rack (I use a standard cooling or cake rack) set inside a sheet pan, and turn the wings backwards, tucking the tips under the forewings. Flip the turkey breast-side down and season with half of the rub mixture. Then flip the bird back breast-side up and season with the remaining mixture.
- Store, uncovered, on the lowest level of your refrigerator for 4 days.
- When ready to cook, allow the turkey to sit at room temperature for 1 hour. Place one oven rack in the center of the oven and a second one just below it. Place an empty roasting pan or large rimmed sheet pan on the lower rack. Crank the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Place the turkey, still on the cooling rack, directly on the center oven rack. Add a cup of water to the pan below to prevent any drippings from smoking. Roast for 30 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and continue to roast the bird until a probe thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 155 degrees F, an additional 40 to 50 minutes.
- Remove the turkey and its rack and rest for 15 minutes before carving. Carryover heat will take the final temperature close to 165 degrees.
ROAST SPATCHCOCKED TURKEY
Cut down on your cook time with this simple, spatchcocked version of a Thanksgiving classic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield Serves 6 to 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Stir together oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Rinse inside and outside of turkey; pat dry with paper towels. Spatchcock turkey (see our how-to). Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, breast side up. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- Brush or rub turkey all over with oil mixture. Roast, rotating sheet halfway through and basting twice, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let stand for 20 minutes before carving (see our how-to).
ROAST SPATCHCOCK TURKEY
In 2002, Mark Bittman published this revolutionary approach to roasting the Thanksgiving turkey, which allows you to cut the cooking time of the average turkey by about 75 percent while still presenting an attractive bird. Simply cut out the backbone - or ask your butcher to do it for you - and spread the bird out flat before roasting, a technique known as spatchcocking that is commonly used with chickens. Roasted at 450 degrees, a 10-pound bird will be done in about 45 minutes. Really. It will also be more evenly browned (all of the skin is exposed to the heat), more evenly cooked, and moister than birds cooked conventionally.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, roasts, main course
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Put turkey on a stable cutting board breast side down and cut out backbone. Turn turkey over, and press on it to flatten. Put it, breast side up, in a roasting pan. Wings should partly cover breasts, and legs should protrude a bit.
- Tuck garlic and tarragon under the bird and in the nooks of the wings and legs. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper.
- Roast for 20 minutes, undisturbed. Turkey should be browning. Remove from oven, baste with pan juices, and return to oven. Reduce heat to 400 degrees (if turkey browns too quickly, reduce temperature to 350 degrees).
- Begin to check turkey's temperature about 15 minutes later (10 minutes if bird is on the small side). It is done when thigh meat registers 165 degrees on an instant-read meat thermometer. Check it in a couple of places.
- Let turkey rest for a few minutes before carving, then serve with garlic cloves and pan juices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 70 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 1082 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SPATCHCOCKED TURKEY WITH SAGE BUTTER AND GRAVY
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 10 to 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the turkey: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove and reserve the heart and giblets from the turkey cavity; remove and discard the liver. Flip the turkey upside down so the breast is on your cutting board. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone to remove it. Using your fingers, gently separate the skin from the breast meat while keeping it attached. (You want to create a pocket for the sage butter without tearing the skin.)
- Push the Sage Butter under the skin of the turkey, being careful not to puncture it. Rub the skin with olive oil, and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- For the gravy: Put the bay leaves, garlic, apples, celery, carrots, onions, cinnamon stick and thyme in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt. Add 2 cups of the chicken stock and 1 cup of the apple cider, as well as the heart, giblets and backbone of the turkey.
- Roast the turkey: Place a roasting rack on top of the vegetables and set the turkey on the rack. Roast for 1 hour 15 minutes. Tent the turkey with foil and continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the leg (without touching bone) registers 175 degrees F. Let the turkey rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Meanwhile, finish the gravy: Strain all the veggies over a bowl; discard the veggies. Skim the fat from the pan juices and add it to the roasting pan; this is the fat for the roux.
- Set the roasting pan over 2 burners over low heat and whisk in the flour. Cook until the mixture looks like wet sand, 4 to 5 minutes. Slowly whisk in the remaining 1 cup apple cider and 2 cups chicken stock, as well as the strained pan juices from the bowl. Cook until the mixture has thickened and reached a gravy consistency. Taste and adjust with additional salt and pepper as needed. Pour into a serving pitcher or bowl and serve with the turkey.
- Mix the butter with the sage and some salt and pepper until well blended. Set aside.
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
SPATCHCOCKED HERB-ROASTED TURKEY
This moist and tender turkey cooks up with even browning and crispy skin in half the time of a whole turkey. -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place turkey with its breast side down and tail end facing you on a work surface. Using kitchen shears, cut along each side of backbone; remove and save for making gravy. Turn turkey over so breast side is up; flatten by pressing down firmly on breastbone until it cracks. Twist and tuck wings under to secure in place., Mix remaining ingredients; rub onto all sides of turkey. Transfer turkey to a rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Refrigerate, uncovered, overnight., Preheat oven to 450°. Remove turkey from refrigerator while oven heats. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours. Remove turkey from oven; let stand 15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 1210mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 54g protein.
ROAST SPATCHCOCKED 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 kymgerberich
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 2h
Yield 1 10-pound turkey, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F 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. Mix olive oil, salt, sage, thyme, and pepper together. Pat skin of turkey dry and rob olive oil mixture over the entire turkey.
- Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating baking sheet every 30 minutes. Increase temperature to 400F 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°F 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 776.6, Fat 41.9, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 308.7, Sodium 993.2, Carbohydrate 0.6, Fiber 0.3, Protein 92.8
Tips:
- Brine the Turkey: Brining the turkey helps to keep it moist and flavorful. You can use a simple brine made with water, salt, and sugar, or you can get creative and add herbs, spices, and other flavorings.
- Spatchcock the Turkey: Spatchcocking the turkey allows it to cook more evenly and quickly. To spatchcock a turkey, simply remove the backbone and flatten it out.
- Dry the Turkey Thoroughly: Before roasting the turkey, make sure it is completely dry. This will help the skin to crisp up.
- Season the Turkey Generously: Season the turkey inside and out with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. You can also rub the turkey with butter or olive oil to help the skin brown.
- Roast the Turkey at a High Temperature: Roast the turkey at a high temperature (425°F) for the first 30 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F for the remainder of the cooking time. This will help the turkey to cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the turkey. The turkey is done when the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the breast.
- Let the Turkey Rest: Let the turkey rest for at least 15 minutes before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the turkey, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Roasting a spatchcocked turkey is a great way to get a delicious and flavorful Thanksgiving meal. By following these tips, you can ensure that your turkey is cooked perfectly and that your guests will be impressed.
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