Because the turkey is basically flattened, heat can more evenly distribute throughout the bird, making it cook faster. Nov 07, 2019 spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. Let the spatchcocked turkey sit at room temperature on the counter while you prepare the grill to take the chill off from refrigerating. Make a cut along one side of the backbone with the shears from the bottom to. A spatchcocked turkey is fantastic for even and fast cooking. The thighs and wings are just as juicy as the breast meat. There is nothing more impressive than a smoked spatchcock turkey. Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your. Below is a photo of how we grilled the spatchcocked turkey. If i spatchcock my turkey, how long should i cook it.
Situating the darker meat closer to a twozone indirect fire lets the legs and thighs cook faster than the. Its easier to cut through the joints if you stay close to the backbone. Using the spatchcock method to cook your turkey is the failproof way to get all that and more. While there is no denying how wonderful a perfectly grilled turkey looks, my guests. By removing the backbone, the turkey is grilled flat, increasing the surface area of exposed meat thus speeding up the grilling time. Once the bird is open, split the breastbone to spread the. I will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkeyseparating the legs and thighs from the breast.
How to cook a spatchcocked turkey cravings of a lunatic. Underneath the crispy skin, the tender meat is flavored with an herbinfused butter or ghee, if you prefer. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. While there is no spatchcock turkey cooking time chart, the turkey will cook in almost half the time. Cooking at 325 degrees f, it will take around 10 minutes per pound. Place turkey in the oven on the middle rack, and cook for 80 to 90 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches of the breast is approximately 150 degrees, and the thigh reaches. Part of that is just that im also a perfectionist, and to me being an. Spatchcock turkey not only saves a ton of baking time, it allows the turkey to cook as evenly as possible, resulting in a perfectly juicy bird with a deliciously crisp skin.
But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin half the time. For a quick thaw place bagged turkey in a sink of cold water, for 10 hours making sure the water stays below 41 degrees. Lightly oil the grill grates and when nice and heated up, grill the turkey on each side for 810 minutes or until nice char marks have begun to form. Grilled spatchcocked greek chicken recipe food network. Ask a butcher to remove both the back and breast bones from your turkey. If you want a different taste, you can grill your spatchcocked turkey. I have found cooking time per pound for a whole turkey.
There is nothing more impressive than a beautiful whole roasted bird with crispy golden skin to elicit the oooooooohs and. This time estimate should hold out for different size turkeys, but remember that it could take longer, so try to keep the serving time a bit flexible. Trust me, this spatchcock grilled turkey is perfect for friendsgiving, thanksgiving, or any time youve got a crowd. How to make spatchcock citrus turkey grilla grills. The outside will be burnt to a crisp and the inside will be undercooked. If your turkey is enhanced as explained in recipe notes above continue to step 2. Grilled spatchcock turkey with maple butter and apple cider brine. Nov 17, 2018 traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender.
It basically means that the backbone is removed from the. Nov 15, 2018 smoke the turkey for 1 hour then baste. Nov 20, 2017 our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven. Add thawed turkey to the brine giblet bag and neck removed and refrigerate it or keep iced down in a cooler for 1214 hours before intended cook time. Pellet smoker cooking time and temp guide grilla grills. Spatchcocked turkey is rubbed down generously with our citrus turkey rub, given an aromatic kick with a parsley, rosemary, thyme and herb paste and slow roasted for some beautiful, rich color. Ill start at 450 degrees and reduce to 350, unless you suggest otherwise. Cutting the bird in this way before you cook it ensures that the thighs and breasts cook evenly. Kick traditional to the curb with this woodfired take on turkey. This spatchcock butterflied turkey gets a boost of flavor from sage butter and citrusherb salt before hitting the smoker or grill for the perfect dose of. This 16 pound turkey took only 90 minutes to cook in the oven. Learn how to spatchcock a turkey for an evenly cooked, crispy turkey, that takes less time to cook than traditional roasting. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek.
Heat grill to mediumhigh, or set up for indirect heat. Nov 21, 2014 the grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. To thaw a frozen turkey leave it in the refrigerator for appox. Nov 05, 2017 spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen. Use a basting brush to drizzle the melted butter mixture over the skin as the turkey cooks. Smoking a spatchcock turkey is great for large birds or when your short on time. While its perfect for thanksgiving, this spatchcock turkey is quick and easy enough that it can be made any time of year. The answer is that there can be a lot of variety to the time it takes to finish the perfect spatchcocked turkey or pork tenderloin. Situating the darker meat closer to a twozone indirect fire lets the legs and thighs cook faster than the more delicate breast meat, leaving both sections of the bird to reach their respective ideal temperatures at the same time. Whatever you do, dont let the term spatchcocking intimidate you. But it tastes so darn good, and youre going to save yourself time. This allows the heat to cook everything at the same time, rather than cooking it from the outside in.
Nov 15, 2018 a spatchcock turkey takes way less time to cook than a roasted whole turkey. Cook the turkey until a probe thermometer reads 165. Grill chicken, breast side down, covered with vent open, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. There are three things everyone wants in a thanksgiving turkeycrispy skin, juicy meat and a fast cooking time. On a cutting board, combine garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and scallions. How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving martha stewart. To spatchcock a whole turkey first remove the tail. A spatchcock chicken is a chicken that has had its backbone removed to allow the chicken to lay flat. Spatchcocking involves grilling the whole bird after cutting out the backbone and removing the breastplate. While yielding fantastic results on its own, i find smoking the bird at a. Butterflied big bird spatchcock turkey nom nom paleo. Its been triple digit hot here so slow smoking a turkey was a delicious idea for cold sandwiches and future casseroles.
While yielding fantastic results on its own, i find smoking the bird at a lower temperature makes it even better. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock. Cut out the spine with the turkey laying breast down. The photo above demonstrates the perfect setup for grilling your.
When you spatchcock a turkey, you distribute all the meat in a more even way. Splitting a turkey and flattening it across a roasting pan doesnt look like the romantic memories we have of a whole roasted turkey being brought to the table. After 1 hour of room temperature, i want to cook the turkey for one hour at 450, then cook at 300 until breast reads 160 and thigh reads 165 assuming legsthighs will take a bit longer. Simple spatchcocked smoked turkey date night doins bbq. My 16pound turkey took 2 hours and 45 minutes, almost exactly 10 minutes per pound.
The turkey is spatchcocked and drybrined with kosher salt, and then left to sit looselycovered in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours. This method revolutionized turkey preparationit cuts the. This method revolutionized turkey preparationit cuts the cooking time in half and arguably produces a better bird. Remove the turkey now and place on a grill safe pan so you can collect juices from the turkey to make gravy with. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender. Sweet heat cajun spatchcock turkey pit boss grills recipes. If getting a turkey from butcher ask to butterfly if no butcher, rest. Grilling a turkey in half the time that tastes twice as good. Learn how to prepare and cook a spatchcock turkey for thanksgiving, christmas or bbq cookouts. Season the turkey generously with salt and pepper on bottom side. Nov 20, 2019 add thawed turkey to the brine giblet bag and neck removed and refrigerate it or keep iced down in a cooler for 1214 hours before intended cook time. By spatchcocking the turkey first, you flatten the cooking surface, allowing for faster cook time and lots of smoke flavor. Nov 18, 2012 i will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkeyseparating the legs and thighs from the breast.
Flattening the turkey exposes more surface area to heat, so overall cooking time is reduced. Heat the butter with the herbs and garlic in a small pot until melted. Though the presentation isnt traditional, there are a few reasons we prefer to spatchcock turkey. Put a pan filled with water underneath where the turkey will sit, then a layer of unlit charcoal next to it. Plus theres the bonus of adding wood chunks for lightly smoky, more flavorful meat. Grilled spatchcock chicken is a delicious and juicy way to cook chicken. Dont throw your turkey directly over a scorching hot burner like you would with a steak. A spatchcock turkey takes way less time to cook than a roasted whole turkey. Our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven.
We first spatchcock the turkey into two manageable pieces, and once the turkey is on the grill, you just have to baste it once in awhile. Give thanks for the ultimate spatchcock turkey recipe. With a large knife or shears, cut the bird open along the backbone on both sides, through the ribs and remove the backbone. Because the bird is flattened, the cooking time is cut almost in half. Dec 06, 2014 an easier roast turkey that uses a tool for pizza and the best way to boil corn dont boil. Spatchcock chicken has become our favorite way to grill chicken. Press down on the breastbone until the turkey lies flat. Still, as the chart below shows, the internal temperature needs to hit a certain point before you can say come and get it. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber grills. Spatchcock turkey on a pellet grill using a almazan knife.
Our 10pound spatchcock turkey was done in only 1 hour 45 minutes at 350. I am using the spatchcock method of roasting a turkey breast. In fact, you can probably give the grill enthusiast in your family the basting brush, a timer and meat thermomter, and a glass of wine, and let them take care of it. Spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. Nov 16, 2017 spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. This is a complete recipe for a spatchcock smoked turkey. If you have 3 burners on your gas grill, light the side. Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your thanksgiving dinner, and cleanup is super easy too. Everything grills even and juicy to its appropriate temperature. Spatchcock turkey smoking time per pound at 300f, it should take about 10 to 12 minutes per pound for the turkey to reach 165f. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen food. How to spatchcock a turkey bon appetit bon appetit. Jun 24, 2019 grilled spatchcock chicken is a delicious and juicy way to cook chicken. But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin.
I thought roasting a turkey breast was less time per pound vs. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey. Spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil, extending foil 3 inches past pan on both long sides. Rather than roasting a whole bird this thanksgiving, take the modern route and spatchcock the turkey. Place the turkey on the cool side of the grill to roast. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a spatchcock turkey takes up a little more real estate. Spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. Nov 05, 2019 while there is no spatchcock turkey cooking time chart, the turkey will cook in almost half the time. How to spatchcock a turkey it sure doesnt look like norman rockwells version. If youre a hardcore smoking fanatic, feel free to use your smoker. Follow these instructions with a fresh or thawed turkey and free up your oven space. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a spatchcock turkey. The rest of us can do it on a regular kettle grill with a little patience.
So bottom line, what is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey breast. This time estimate should hold out for different size turkeys, but. Spatchcock smoked turkey recipe on the grill how to bbq right. Take your spatchcocked turkey to the grill for extramoist. The challenge spatchcock turkey on the gmg pellet grill. Once the spine is removed, flip the bird over and turn the thighs and legs out. Oct 22, 2014 how to spatchcock a turkey it sure doesnt look like norman rockwells version. If you have ever burned a turkey leg or overcooked a wing, you know how frustrating the experience can be. After 1 hour and 20 minutes of total cooking time from when the breast was placed on the grill, the turkey should be close to finishing. If not, brine your turkey for at least 8 hours, up to overnight. Set up a charcoal grill for low and slow cooking as per the image above. This technique is what speeds up the cooking time and allows the legs to get done at about the same time as the breast.
So spatchcock that bird and carve it before it gets to the table. An easier roast turkey that uses a tool for pizza and the best way to boil corn dont boil. Spatchcocking, usually refers to cutting out the backbone of a. When ready to cook, set temperature to high and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Simple spatchcocked smoked turkey with a nice kiss of smoke was the perfect dinner for a hot day.
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