Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Spice Up Your Holidays with this JUICY Spatchcock Turkey

Login to Save
Meat Church BBQ
Meat Church BBQ
82 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Meat Church BBQ to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Spatchcock Turkey

Cultural Context

Originating in the United States, spatchcocking is a technique that allows for quicker, more even cooking of poultry. This method has gained popularity for holiday meals, particularly Thanksgiving, as it reduces cooking time while enhancing flavor and juiciness. Today, spatchcock turkey is embraced by home cooks and chefs alike, often featuring in festive gatherings and family feasts.

AmericanUSmain
120 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 whole turkey
1/4 cup brine mix
2 cups water
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Hickory All Purpose seasoning

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

whole turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey breast

Chicken is leaner, while turkey breast is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: herb blend

Dried herbs are more accessible and can be used in smaller amounts.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

1

Prepare the brine by dissolving the brine mix in a few cups of water in a medium stock pot.

2

Cool the brine mixture and pour it into a food-safe container.

3

Submerge the turkey in the brine and refrigerate overnight.

4

Rinse the turkey to reduce saltiness and pat dry.

5

Use poultry shears to cut alongside the backbone and remove it from the turkey.

6

Press down on the breastbone to flatten the turkey.

7

Trim any excess fat from the turkey.

8

Slather the turkey with mayonnaise, ensuring to get it under the skin as well.

9

Season the turkey liberally with Hickory All Purpose seasoning, both on the skin and underneath.

Cooking Techniques

butterflyingroasting

Equipment Needed

ovencutting boardkitchen shearsroasting rackbaking sheet

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Butterflied Turkey

Other Takes on Turkey

(24 videos)

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(3 videos)