The outside will be burnt to a crisp and the inside will be undercooked. If you prefer to cook at 225 your cook will obviously take a little longer and just as if you prefer to cook at 275 or more your cook will take less time. I cooked another turkey whole at the same time on a different grill and it took the same amount of time, but i havent done enough testing to know for sure. Nov 15, 2018 spatchcocking or removing the backbone is great for larger birds. Pellet smoker cooking time and temp guide grilla grills. Nov 06, 2016 rebecca brand shows how to make a grilled turkey recipe, how to make spatchcock turkey, how long it takes to grill a turkey and how to cut the turkey to flatten the turkey and with a sage butter. Spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. It originated to cook small birds evenly, but its just as effective on your holiday turkey and will cut the cooking time at least. Kick traditional to the curb with this woodfired take on turkey. I dont recommend this recipe for birds any larger than that with this high temperature grilling technique because the skin will overcook before the. I cooked another turkey whole at the same time on a different grill and it took the same amount of time, but i havent. The most important thing to remember is that grilling turkey is easy. Heat grill to mediumhigh, or set up for indirect heat. Fire up your grill and get ready for some serious smoke.
Serve a tender and juicy roasted turkey for game day without having to tend the grill, so you can enjoy tailgating before the game. Nov 20, 2017 some people refer to this method as butterflied but no matter what you call it this is a great cooking method to learn, because it helps ensure that your turkey will cook evenly. Virtually all of the skin is roasted on top so you get more. Cutting the bird in this way before you cook it ensures that the thighs and breasts cook evenly.
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. Instructions preheat your smoker or indirect grill to 450 degrees f. Things to remember when grilling a spatchcocked turkey seasoning is up to you. Spatchcocked turkey in 80 minutes something new for dinner. After 30 minutes, lower temperature to 325 degrees f, loosely cover with a large piece of foil and cook for about 90 minutes, with grill lid closed. How to spatchcock a turkey and smoke it when low on time. Spatchcocking or butterflying lets you grill a whole bird, because it enables you to cook the meat evenly. Grilling a turkey in half the time that tastes twice as good. Nov 12, 2017 with thanksgiving right around the corner, the posse wanted to share a lesserknown turkey recipe with our readers. Apple smoked spatchcock turkey on mak 2 star pellet smokergrill.
There is nothing more impressive than a beautiful whole roasted bird with crispy golden skin to elicit the oooooooohs and. How to spatchcock a turkey bon appetit bon appetit. It dramatically reduces the time it takes to cook a turkey. Spatchcock smoked turkey if youre planning on cooking a large turkey for thanksgiving or if you are short on time you might want to check out this this spatchcock smoked turkey method. He enjoys having the ability to cook a big turkey hot and fast. I will season the outside of the bird with salt and pepper and put in the refrigerator before cooking. But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin. Youve probably heard of spatchcock chicken, how it delivers hardwood smoke flavor to every nook and cranny, creating the juiciest meat and the crispiest skin imaginable. Nov 20, 2017 but maybe its time to branch out a little that is why i have created my new honey bbq spatchcock turkey recipe. We remove the backbone and roast the turkey flat so that every part has access to the heat at the same time.
I have found cooking time per pound for a whole turkey. When cooking such a large bird direct, you really need to keep the fire under control to avoid over browning before the inside is done. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen food. Though the presentation isnt traditional, there are a few reasons we prefer to spatchcock turkey.
Place, breast side down, on center of grill grate over unlit area. Spatchcocking, usually refers to cutting out the backbone of a. Our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven. However, the recipe is using a 12 pound turkey, does not spatchcock and uses the high heat at the end. Simply, grilling using two zone heat is literally a better way to cook your bird than in an oven. We first spatchcock the turkey into two manageable pieces. I am using the spatchcock method of roasting a turkey breast. If not, brine your turkey for at least 8 hours, up to overnight. To thaw a frozen turkey leave it in the refrigerator for appox. 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. Go feast mode and get ready to take this method to bigger and better birds.
Ask a butcher to remove both the back and breast bones from your turkey. Spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. Situating the darker meat closer to a twozone indirect fire lets the legs and thighs cook faster than the. Moist spatchcock turkey meat is really easy to achieve with the right technique. At what temperature should you lowandslow cook a large beef brisket slab. Griled turkey recipe flatttened for the grill spatchcock. 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. How to spatchcock a turkey it sure doesnt look like norman rockwells version. Season the turkey generously with salt and pepper on bottom side. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen. 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. For a 22 kettle, i would use a turkey closer to 10 pounds. 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. Turn out the thighs until they lay flat on the cutting board.
After 1 hour of room temperature, i want to cook the turkey for one hour at 450. Nov 15, 2018 moist spatchcock turkey meat is really easy to achieve with the right technique. Cook the turkey until a probe thermometer reads 165. Nov 05, 2017 spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. This is the only way you will evenly cook a turkey and also reduce cook time by at least an hour. Flattening the turkey exposes more surface area to heat, so overall cooking time is reduced. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Using the spatchcock method to cook your turkey is the failproof way to get all that and more. Follow the recipe, and ill teach you the simple steps to making your own grilled spatchcock chicken at home. Heat the butter with the herbs and garlic in a small pot until melted. Dont throw your turkey directly over a scorching hot burner like you would with a steak. Directions the day before roasting, combine the sugar, 14 cup salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl.
You will get juicier meat in a shorter amount of time. The last thing i like to do before cooking is to whip up some herb butter to rub under the skin across the flesh. For a quick thaw place bagged turkey in a sink of cold water, for 10 hours making sure the water stays below 41 degrees. 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. Cooking the turkey for too long or at too high of a temperature is a sure way to. Use a basting brush to drizzle the melted butter mixture over the skin as the turkey cooks. Nov 21, 2014 the grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. Check the temperature of the turkey on the innermost part of the thigh and the thickest part of the breast to make sure that it is fully cooked at 165 degrees before removing it. Nov 16, 2017 spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. I am not quite sure what i think about that claim myself. If you find a lower temperature, return the turkey to the oven.
The secret is to remove the backbone and flatten out the bird. By spatchcocking the turkey first, you flatten the cooking surface, allowing for faster cook time and lots of smoke flavor. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek. The holidays provide great opportunities to stock your freezer with inexpensive turkeys used mostly as lost leaders by grocery chains to get you into their store. If your turkey is enhanced as explained in recipe notes above continue to step 2. Rebecca brand shows how to make a grilled turkey recipe, how to make spatchcock turkey, how long it takes to grill a turkey and how to cut the turkey to. To spatchcock a whole turkey first remove the tail. If you want a different taste, you can grill your spatchcocked turkey. Place the turkey on the cool side of the grill to roast.
This roasting method results in the juiciest, crispiest turkey cooked in a fraction of the time it usually takes. The exact time depends on the type of pan you are using, how cold your turkey was when you put it in the oven, how many times you opened the oven while cooking, what else. How to cook a turkey on your gas grill burning questions. Because the bird is flattened, the cooking time is cut almost in half. Spatchcock turkey on a pellet grill using a almazan knife the challenge spatchcock turkey on the gmg pellet grill. These are some of the countless questions that people new to the art of working with pellet smoker cooking and cooking times have. Grilled spatchcock turkey with maple butter and apple cider brine.
Oct 22, 2014 how to spatchcock a turkey it sure doesnt look like norman rockwells version. Put a pan filled with water underneath where the turkey will sit, then a layer of unlit charcoal next to it. Set up a charcoal grill for low and slow cooking as per the image above. While its perfect for thanksgiving, this spatchcock turkey is quick and easy enough that it can be made any time of year. This method is supposed to cut down on the cooking time, making the meat more juicy. Pitmaster marshall cooper suggested we smoke a spatchcock turkey, a technique i hadnt tried before.
The turkey wont have grill marks like the usual grilled. Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your thanksgiving dinner, and cleanup is super easy too. Part of that is just that im also a perfectionist, and to me being an. Nov 15, 2012 the exact time depends on the type of pan you are using, how cold your turkey was when you put it in the oven, how many times you opened the oven while cooking, what else you are cooking in the. Chris capells spatchcocked turkey recipe isnt traditional, however the bird will be cooked evenly with his turkey method. Create a fairly open workspace for yourself that is easy to sanitize. You want to set up your grill for indirect heat and preheat it to 325f, or medium heat. By spatchcocking the turkey, you guarantee that the dark and white meat are cooked to perfection as the heat is dispersed evenly across the bird. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a spatchcock turkey takes up a little more real estate. Apple smoked spatchcock turkey on mak 2 star pellet smoker grill. Well, it is when you take out the backbone of the bird so you can create a more even grilling surface. 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.
Wow your guests with a grilled bird thats ready in half the time, thanks to our favorite wholebird technique. Grilling involves dry heat, so we stuff little cubes. Spatchcock turkey on a pellet grill using a almazan knife. It allows the turkey to lay flat on the cooking grate and helps the meat cook more evenly. Grill chicken, breast side down, covered with vent open, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. With thanksgiving right around the corner, the posse wanted to share a lesserknown turkey recipe with our readers.
I like to spatchcock my turkey well ahead of cooking time. Our 10pound spatchcock turkey was done in only 1 hour 45. How to cook a spatchcocked turkey cravings of a lunatic. 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 cuts down on the total cooking time too, always a plus. It is done when it registers 165f in the thickest part of the leg not touching bone and in the thickest part of the breast not touching bone. Nov 15, 2018 how to spatchcock a turkey and smoke it when low on time. Below is a photo of how we grilled the spatchcocked turkey. I will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkeyseparating the legs and thighs from the breast. 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.
I thought roasting a turkey breast was less time per pound vs. Take your spatchcocked turkey to the grill for extramoist. The butter adds fat to the dish which helps keep the meat really tender and juicy, and the skin super crispy. Spatchcocked turkey recipe main dish holiday recipe. As youd imagine, the cooking time drops precipitously.
When ready to cook, set temperature to high and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. 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 smoke and flame. Spatchcock smoked chicken with cherry chipotle bbq sauce. Roasted citrusherb spatchcock turkey recipe traeger grills.
I am trying to figure out how long it will take to cook my first turkey, ever. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender. Its almost turkey time and greg mrvich with ballistic bbq has given us a great spatchcock turkey recipe to make cooking your bird easy. Grilling the thanksgiving turkey is a long family tradition. This helps crisp up the skin and can be done the night before. Our 10pound spatchcock turkey was done in only 1 hour 45 minutes at 350. To spatchcock is to remove a birds spine and lay the body flat. Plus theres the bonus of adding wood chunks for lightly smoky, more flavorful meat. Spatchcocking or butterflying your turkey accomplishes a lot. Hey grill hey is dedicated to help you make better bbq, feed the people you love, and become a backyard bbq. Not only will spatchcocking turkey ensure plenty of crisp skin since virtually all of it is out in the open, it makes it much easier to cook the white and dark meat evenlymeaning the breast will stay juicy. So bottom line, what is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey breast.
The cooking time on this turkey was 3 hours and 7 minutes. Our total cook time for two huge turkeys was three hours. It makes a flavorful, smoky addition to the holiday menu. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock. Jun 24, 2019 spatchcock smoked chicken with cherry chipotle bbq sauce. The grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. Some people refer to this method as butterflied but no matter what you call it this is a great cooking method to learn, because it helps ensure that your turkey will cook evenly. When the grill has reached 350, place the turkey on the grill rack and cook for 90 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 on an instant read. Nov 18, 2012 i am trying to figure out how long it will take to cook my first turkey, ever. But maybe its time to branch out a little that is why i have created my new honey bbq spatchcock turkey recipe.
Learn how to prepare and cook a spatchcock turkey for thanksgiving, christmas or bbq cookouts. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the butter, herbs. Its also great if youre limited on shelf space in your smoker. Nov 07, 2019 spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. 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. But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin half the time. 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. Spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time.
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