But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin. If you have ever burned a turkey leg or overcooked a wing, you know how frustrating the experience can be. On a cutting board, combine garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and scallions. The challenge spatchcock turkey on the gmg pellet grill. Trust me, this spatchcock grilled turkey is perfect for friendsgiving, thanksgiving, or any time youve got a crowd. Flattening the turkey exposes more surface area to heat, so overall cooking time is reduced.
Butterflied big bird spatchcock turkey nom nom paleo. Spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. Put a pan filled with water underneath where the turkey will sit, then a layer of unlit charcoal next to it. Follow these instructions with a fresh or thawed turkey and free up your oven space. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your. If you have 3 burners on your gas grill, light the side. It also lays more flat so it may fit better in your pellet grill or oven if vertical space is an issue. Jun 24, 2019 grilled spatchcock chicken is a delicious and juicy way to cook chicken. Sweet heat cajun spatchcock turkey pit boss grills recipes. Our 10pound spatchcock turkey was done in only 1 hour 45 minutes at 350. This technique is what speeds up the cooking time and allows the legs to get done at about the same time as the breast. When you spatchcock a turkey, you distribute all the meat in a more even way. How to cook a spatchcocked turkey cravings of a lunatic.
Whatever you do, dont let the term spatchcocking intimidate you. Still, as the chart below shows, the internal temperature needs to hit a certain point before you can say come and get it. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen. Nov 07, 2019 spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. Line a large rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil, extending foil 3 inches past pan on both long sides. Spatchcock turkey smoking time per pound at 300f, it should take about 10 to 12 minutes per pound for the turkey to reach 165f.
Below is a photo of how we grilled the spatchcocked turkey. Grilling a turkey in half the time that tastes twice as good. If getting a turkey from butcher ask to butterfly if no butcher, rest. How to spatchcock a turkey bon appetit bon appetit. Let the spatchcocked turkey sit at room temperature on the counter while you prepare the grill to take the chill off from refrigerating. 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.
This 16 pound turkey took only 90 minutes to cook in the oven. A spatchcock turkey takes way less time to cook than a roasted whole turkey. Simple spatchcocked smoked turkey date night doins bbq. Underneath the crispy skin, the tender meat is flavored with an herbinfused butter or ghee, if you prefer. Using the spatchcock method to cook your turkey is the failproof way to get all that and more. Nov 18, 2012 i will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkeyseparating the legs and thighs from the breast. Oct 22, 2014 how to spatchcock a turkey it sure doesnt look like norman rockwells version.
Kick traditional to the curb with this woodfired take on turkey. Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your thanksgiving dinner, and cleanup is super easy too. Remove the turkey now and place on a grill safe pan so you can collect juices from the turkey to make gravy with. How to spatchcock a turkey it sure doesnt look like norman rockwells version. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a spatchcock turkey takes up a little more real estate. 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. There is nothing more impressive than a beautiful whole roasted bird with crispy golden skin to elicit the oooooooohs and.
The rest of us can do it on a regular kettle grill with a little patience. An easier roast turkey that uses a tool for pizza and the best way to boil corn dont boil. Because the bird is flattened, the cooking time is cut almost in half. 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.
Set up a charcoal grill for low and slow cooking as per the image above. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey. Press down on the breastbone until the turkey lies flat. While there is no spatchcock turkey cooking time chart, the turkey will cook in almost half the time. Nov 20, 2017 our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven. While its perfect for thanksgiving, this spatchcock turkey is quick and easy enough that it can be made any time of year. Heat grill to mediumhigh, or set up for indirect heat. Once the spine is removed, flip the bird over and turn the thighs and legs out. Spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. Our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven.
This is a complete recipe for a spatchcock smoked turkey. This method revolutionized turkey preparationit cuts the. Because the turkey is basically flattened, heat can more evenly distribute throughout the bird, making it cook faster. 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. Its been triple digit hot here so slow smoking a turkey was a delicious idea for cold sandwiches and future casseroles. Cutting the bird in this way before you cook it ensures that the thighs and breasts cook evenly. Nov 15, 2018 a spatchcock turkey takes way less time to cook than a roasted whole turkey. 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. 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. To spatchcock a whole turkey first remove the tail. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a spatchcock turkey. While there is no denying how wonderful a perfectly grilled turkey looks, my guests. I thought roasting a turkey breast was less time per pound vs.
How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek. 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. Dont throw your turkey directly over a scorching hot burner like you would with a steak. Grilled spatchcocked greek chicken recipe food network. To thaw a frozen turkey leave it in the refrigerator for appox. So bottom line, what is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey breast. The grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber grills.
This allows the heat to cook everything at the same time, rather than cooking it from the outside in. Heat the butter with the herbs and garlic in a small pot until melted. Pellet smoker cooking time and temp guide grilla grills. Dec 06, 2014 an easier roast turkey that uses a tool for pizza and the best way to boil corn dont boil. But it tastes so darn good, and youre going to save yourself time. So spatchcock that bird and carve it before it gets to the table. If not, brine your turkey for at least 8 hours, up to overnight. Learn how to prepare and cook a spatchcock turkey for thanksgiving, christmas or bbq cookouts. This method revolutionized turkey preparationit cuts the cooking time in half and arguably produces a better bird. I will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkeyseparating the legs and thighs from the breast. Spatchcocking, usually refers to cutting out the backbone of a. Nov 15, 2018 smoke the turkey for 1 hour then baste.
Spatchcock chicken has become our favorite way to grill chicken. While yielding fantastic results on its own, i find smoking the bird at a. Situating the darker meat closer to a twozone indirect fire lets the legs and thighs cook faster than the. Nov 21, 2014 the grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. Grill chicken, breast side down, covered with vent open, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. A spatchcock chicken is a chicken that has had its backbone removed to allow the chicken to lay flat.
Grilled spatchcock chicken is a delicious and juicy way to cook chicken. Give thanks for the ultimate spatchcock turkey recipe. But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin half the time. Cook the turkey until a probe thermometer reads 165. Learn how to spatchcock a turkey for an evenly cooked, crispy turkey, that takes less time to cook than traditional roasting.
Place the turkey on the cool side of the grill to roast. 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. It basically means that the backbone is removed from the. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock. A spatchcocked turkey is fantastic for even and fast cooking. Spatchcock smoked turkey recipe on the grill how to bbq right. Its easier to cut through the joints if you stay close to the backbone. Part of that is just that im also a perfectionist, and to me being an. If youre a hardcore smoking fanatic, feel free to use your smoker. The thighs and wings are just as juicy as the breast meat. With a large knife or shears, cut the bird open along the backbone on both sides, through the ribs and remove the backbone.
Everything grills even and juicy to its appropriate temperature. I am using the spatchcock method of roasting a turkey breast. Cut out the spine with the turkey laying breast down. Nov 05, 2017 spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. By removing the backbone, the turkey is grilled flat, increasing the surface area of exposed meat thus speeding up the grilling time. 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. Make a cut along one side of the backbone with the shears from the bottom to. I have found cooking time per pound for a whole turkey. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen food.
Grilled spatchcock turkey with maple butter and apple cider brine. 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. While yielding fantastic results on its own, i find smoking the bird at a lower temperature makes it even better. By spatchcocking the turkey first, you flatten the cooking surface, allowing for faster cook time and lots of smoke flavor. Take your spatchcocked turkey to the grill for extramoist. Simple spatchcocked smoked turkey with a nice kiss of smoke was the perfect dinner for a hot day. How to make spatchcock citrus turkey grilla grills. 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.
Smoking a spatchcock turkey is great for large birds or when your short on time. This time estimate should hold out for different size turkeys, but. The outside will be burnt to a crisp and the inside will be undercooked. Plus theres the bonus of adding wood chunks for lightly smoky, more flavorful meat. Spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. 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. 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. If you want a different taste, you can grill your spatchcocked turkey. Spatchcocking involves grilling the whole bird after cutting out the backbone and removing the breastplate. Ill start at 450 degrees and reduce to 350, unless you suggest otherwise. Though the presentation isnt traditional, there are a few reasons we prefer to spatchcock turkey.
There is nothing more impressive than a smoked spatchcock turkey. Oct 23, 2018 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. Rather than roasting a whole bird this thanksgiving, take the modern route and spatchcock the turkey. The photo above demonstrates the perfect setup for grilling your. When ready to cook, set temperature to high and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Once the bird is open, split the breastbone to spread the. Nov 05, 2019 while there is no spatchcock turkey cooking time chart, the turkey will cook in almost half the time. Nov 16, 2017 spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender. Cooking at 325 degrees f, it will take around 10 minutes per pound. 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.
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