5 from 45 votes
Spatchcock Turkey
Spatchcock Turkey involves removing the backbone so the turkey can be flattened for roasting, resulting in more even cooking and a crisp skin. Butter blended with fresh herbs and seasoning is rubbed under and over the skin to impart flavor and moisture. The turkey is roasted at two temperatures to finish with a golden, flavorful crust and juicy interior.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
506 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 tablespoon sage chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, remove the giblets and dry your turkey well with paper towels.
- Mix the butter with the salt, pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary and parsley.
- Put the turkey on a large sheet pan backbone facing up and using either kitchen shears or a large chef's knife cut out the backbone (I use a chefs knife and it took about 30 seconds) then turn back over and press the turkey down flat (you'll hear some bones breaking as it lays flat).
- Rub the butter all over the turkey and tuck the wings under before roasting for 90 minutes before raising the temperature to 400 and roasting for an additional 15 minutes (don't forget to rest the turkey for 10-15 minutes before carving).
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Notes
- Use kitchen shears or a sharp chef's knife to remove the backbone safely and quickly.
- Ensure the turkey is thoroughly dried before applying herb butter to promote crisp skin.
- Rest the turkey after roasting for 10 to 15 minutes before carving to maintain juiciness.
- Use fresh herbs for the butter blend to enhance aroma and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
506kcal
(25%)
Protein
69g
(138%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
247mg
(82%)
Sodium
797mg
(33%)
Potassium
726mg
(15%)
Vitamin A
425IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 506kcal | 25% |
| Protein | 69g | 138% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 247mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 726mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.