How to Make Roast Spatchcock Turkey - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roast spatchcock turkey is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion or holiday meal. This recipe offers a new and exciting way to prepare and roast a whole turkey, resulting in a moist and flavorful bird that is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. The spatchcocking technique, which involves removing the backbone of the turkey and flattening it out before roasting, allows for more even cooking and quicker cooking time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 pound) whole turkey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Gather ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a roasting rack on a baking sheet.
  • Place turkey, breast-side down, on a cutting board. Using a pair of sharp heavy-duty kitchen shears, cut along one side of the backbone.
  • Repeat on the other side of the backbone. Remove backbone and reserve for making turkey stock for gravy.
  • Press firmly down onto both sides of turkey to flatten.
  • Flip turkey breast-side up and put on the roasting rack. Tuck wing tips under turkey (behind breast). Pat skin dry and rub olive oil over entire turkey. Season with sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet every 30 minutes.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and continue to roast until skin is crisp and golden, 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.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    777 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 268mg
    • Sodium: 921mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 92g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 922mg