Maple Orange Glazed Spatchcock Turkey
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Rest Time
30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
12 servings (for a 12 pound turkey)
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Calories
600 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Maple Orange Glazed Spatchcock Turkey
Description
This spatchcock turkey recipe uses a 12-pound turkey with the backbone removed to allow the bird to lie flat for more even roasting. The turkey skin is gently loosened and rubbed with a mixture of softened butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper both under the skin and on the surface, ensuring herbaceous richness penetrates the meat.
Slices of onion and orange are placed beneath the turkey in the roasting pan. The bird is roasted initially at a high temperature (425°F), then reduced to 350°F. After 30 minutes, a combined mixture of orange juice and maple syrup is poured continuously over the turkey, creating a glossy, flavorful glaze during roasting. The result is a bird with crispy skin, infused with bright citrus and sweet maple notes, and succulent meat.
This method reduces roasting time compared to a whole unspatchcocked bird and provides even cooking. Serving benefits from the layered flavors of herbs, citrus, and sweet glaze. The pan also collects flavorful drippings for potential gravy. Using a heavy-duty baking sheet is recommended to prevent warping from the drippings and ensure safe roasting.
Ingredients
- 12 pound turkey
- 3/4 cup butter cubed and softened at room temperature
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 tablespoon thyme finely chopped fresh
- 1 onion sliced, large
- 2 orange sliced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- To spatchcock your turkey, place the turkey breast side down and cut alongside both sides of the backbone to remove it.
- Open up the turkey and score along the keel bone to make it easier to flatten.
- Flip the turkey breast side up and push down with your hands to flatten it.
- Preheat your oven to 425F. In a measuring cup, mix the orange juice and maple syrup together and set aside. Then, make the herb butter by mixing the butter, minced garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Use your hands to gently loosen the skin of the turkey on top of the breasts. Rub 1/3 of the herb butter under the skin. Then rub the remaining herb butter on the outside of the turkey.
- Add the slices of onion and orange on a baking sheet or roasting pan, then lay the spatchcock turkey on top. Tuck the wing tips under.
- Place your turkey in the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 350F. Roast the turkey for 30 minutes, then pour the maple orange juice mixture all over the turkey. Continue roasting the turkey for another hour, or until the internal temperature is 160F, and baste the turkey with the maple orange glaze every 20 minutes. Remove the turkey from the oven, let it rest for at least 30 minutes, then carve and serve.
Notes
- Use a heavy-duty baking sheet to prevent warping due to the liquid in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings (for a 12 pound turkey)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 600kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 262mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 823mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 656IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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