Herbcrusted roast butterflied turkey the washington post. While roasting temperature for turkey breast remains constant, cooking times vary depending on the breasts weight. Last year, i spent thanksgiving with my friend mary from barefeet in the kitchen and she makes the absolute best roast turkey with wine and herbs. Nov 07, 2001 the study pinpointed a major safety problem. Put turkey on a stable cutting board breast side down and cut out backbone. You should also check the thickest part of the thigh to make sure that its at the correct temperature. Use kitchen shears to cut along both sides of the backbone, removing a strip about 2 inches wide. Mar 14, 2020 higher temperatures will overcook the outside before the center is fully cooked. Turn the turkey skin side up and press down strongly with the heel of your hand on the center of the breast. Low and slow at 325f means itll be in the oven for at least 2 hours, or until the temperature reads 165f. The turkey s breast is the largest mass on the bird, and the center of the breast in its thickest area is where the thermal center will be. Spatchcocked turkey with jerk butter by dennis the prescott.
Have you tried everything you can think of to make your roasted turkey tender and juicy, only to get dry breast meat yet again. How to smoke perfect juicy spatchcock turkey using a. At times you may have to use both hands to power your scissors through rib bones. Ive seen so many different instructions online for cooking temperature that im really confused.
Turkey breast cooking times vary according to the size of the meat and the style of cooking. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. Quick cooking at 450f means 45 minutes in the oven if youve spatchcocked the breast. Roast spatchcocked turkey breast serves 810 6 to 614pound turkey breast with bones and skin attached. Cranberry pecan stuffed turkey breast these turkey breasts are butterflied, stuffed with delicious stuffing, cranberries and pecans and then smoked for a delightful finish that has holiday written all over it.
By removing the backbone, the turkey is grilled flat, increasing the surface area of exposed meat thus speeding up the grilling time. For juicy, evenlycooked turkey with a crisp, golden brown skin, spatchcocking is the answer. When we decided to grill the turkey for our thanksgiving gathering this year, i was really excited about it its the perfect excuse to be outdoors yet still be getting the centerpiece of thanksgiving dinner cooked. My mom has been making spatchcock turkey for years in fact, i started this post for you guys 4 years ago. Shoot for a temperature around 275 degrees fahrenheit. Turkey has two different kinds of meat that are cooked through at two different temperatures.
Continue baking until the juices run clear and the. When you are measuring the temperature, be sure to measure from the interior of the breast meat making sure not to touch bone with the thermometer. Get the cooking times and temperatures for your thanksgiving turkey, per pound so that you know how to tell if your turkey is done. Unless drastic measure are taken, you dont stand a chance of getting it all to finish cooking at the same time. How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving martha stewart. This is great because the dark meat needs to reach a higher temperature than the light meat in the breast. This is slightly higher than most smoking temperatures, but the turkey can stand up to it given its naturally denser, less fatty meat. By spatchcocking the turkey first, you flatten the cooking surface, allowing for faster cook time and lots of smoke flavor. Oct 25, 2019 it doesnt matter what size your turkey is as long as you can remember these two temperatures you can make a perfectly roasted thanksgiving turkey. Still, as the chart below shows, the internal temperature needs to hit a certain point before you can say come and get it. So how do you get your turkey to cook evenly, cook faster, and taste better all in one fell swoop. Two hands pressing firmly on the breast of a spatchcocked turkey in order. A spatchcocked turkey is fantastic for even and fast cooking. The dining desk of the new york times and other experts of food, drink and entertaining are answering your holiday questions and conundrums.
Pellet smoker cooking time and temp guide 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 approximately 165 degrees. Im cooking a spatchcocked turkey for the first time tomorrow. By spatchcocking your thanksgiving turkey, youll cut down on cook time, but you. You can safely cook the turkey breast until it reaches 160 degrees and let carryover cooking take it up the rest of the way. 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. I am using the spatchcock method of roasting a turkey breast. Spatchcocked turkey with jerk butter by dennis the. Crispy skin, moist all the way through, and ready in no time. Check the temperature of both the breast and the legs occasionally throughout cooking to gauge how quickly the turkey is cooking. Next, gently stick your hand under the skin, releasing it from the breast and creating a pocket. Turn the turkey breast side up and press down with both hands to flatten it.
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. Stuff the pecan butter under the skin over the breasts, legs, and thighs of the turkey. Place the turkey in the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Dont cook meat by time per pound, cook it until it reaches a safe temperature and stop. The usda minimum recommended temperature for turkey and chicken is 165 degrees f. Breast meat is very lean, so if you take the breast. Check the internal temperature of your turkey about 2 to 3 hours into your cooking time. If youre wondering how to spatchcock turkey, heres your guide. Monitor the temperature of the breast at its thickest part and when it reaches about 158160 its time to move it from the heat. What is the best cooking temperature for turkey breast. Instructions remove the neck and giblets from a thawed whole turkey. Lower temperatures do not seal the juices quickly, and may allow the meat to dry while taking considerably longer to cook. Nov 05, 2019 while there is no spatchcock turkey cooking time chart, the turkey will cook in almost half the time. How to spatchcock and roast a turkey without smoking up.
This is where the temperature needs to be tracked during the cook because it will be coldest here and your meat is only as done and safe as the lowest temperature found. I have found cooking time per pound for a whole turkey. Prepare the turkey brine according to recipe directions. Place the spatchcock turkey on the rack skin side up and let it smoke cook for 4 hours. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey breast. Spatchcock turkey cooks much faster than a roasted turkey, but its still important to make sure its cooked all the way through by using a meat thermometer to read the internal temperature of the middle of the thigh. Heres everything you need to know about making the ultimate turkey, smoked, grilled, or barbecued. The turkey is the most flavorful, moist and cooks perfectly at a fast rate.
How to smoke a turkey in an electric smoker is quite friendly and enjoyable if you have the right tools of work. Using kitchen shears, cut along each side of backbone. I will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkey separating the legs and thighs from the breast. Also, time and appearance of the meat is not enough to determine whether it has reached a hot enough temperature to be safe to eat. Using a pair of heavy duty kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone to completely remove it from the turkey. Stepbystep instructions and recipe on how to spatchcock a turkey for quick roasting. With a spatchcocked turkey and its slim profile, this is not a problem.
Best roast spatchcock turkey recipe how to spatchcock a turkey. The usda recommends significantly higher temperatures for roast. Nov 15, 2018 spatchcock, an old term of irish origin, is an abbreviation of dispatch cock, a phrase used to describe preparing a bird by splitting it down the back, removing the backbone, spreading it open like a book and pressing it flat for easier, faster roasting or grilling. Press very firmly on center of the turkey breast with the palms of your hand. Cooking the turkey for too long or at too high of a temperature is a sure way to overcook it and end up with dry turkey breast.
Reduce the temperature to 375 degrees and continue roasting until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the breast. This 14lb turkey cooked in one hour and ten minutes. While yielding fantastic results on its own, i find smoking the bird at a lower temperature makes it even better. Using a pair of sharp heavyduty kitchen shears, cut along one side of the backbone. The purpose of a spatchcock smoke roasted turkey is to get great flavor from the grill and cook fairly quickly. When i make a spatchcock turkey, i often cook crock pot stuffing so. A turkey is pretty much spherical in shape, no wonder there are issues with even cooking.
Proper probe placement in your turkey blog thermoworks. The taste of home test kitchen has discovered the secret to a perfectly cooked bird. Keeping your guests satisfied while the smell of cooked foods wafts through the house doesnt have to be timeconsuming on thanksgiving. Ceramic heat shields and a drip pan set on them with about 316 of space so its not sitting directly. I thought roasting a turkey breast was less time per pound vs. Reserve the backbone for making turkey stock for gravy. There are many variables that can determine the amount of time it will take to cook a turkey. Perhaps most seductive of all, a 12pounder cooks in 90 minutes. No matter the occasion, your gas grill can produce a beautifully browned bird thats full of flavor. Let your turkey come to room temperature while the oven gets toasty. If you want to take your turkey game to the next level, be sure to use a turkey brine recipe ahead of starting to butterfly the turkey. What is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock. Spatchcock and trim any excess fat off the turkey and pull the skin away from the meat this will allow for seasoning below the skin. Kenji lopezalt from serious eats explains how and why youd want to spatchcock a turkey in the above video, but it basically boils down.
Heres a stepbystep guide, plus roasting tips, and advice on how to carve a spatchcocked. Dont forget to rest the spatchcock turkey for at least 15 minutes before you carve it. Press firmly down onto both sides of turkey to flatten. Place the turkey on your cutting board with the backbone facing up and neck end toward you. Always use a probe temperature to make sure your thanksgiving turkey is perfectly cooked. In a little more than an hour, you can have a perfectly roasted 12pound turkey. Place the turkey on a parchment paper lined half sheet pan, breast side up with legs running with the long side of the pan. Learn how to spatchcock a turkey aired november 25, 2014 to spatchcock a turkey, you need a pair of sharp kitchen shears, big knife, possibly a small paring knife and, of course, your turkey. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and place on the roasting rack. When youve gotten it to that temperature, youre ready to smoke. Americans typically were checking the internal temperatures of turkey only in the turkey breast the wrong part of the bird to rely on. Nov 06, 2012 with a regular turkey, the breast is totally exposed, while the legs are relatively protected.
What is the best temperature to cook a spatc hcocked turkey to allow for cooking stuffing at the same time. There was very uneven cooking throughout the turkey. Also, down below, i have prepared a infographic with some turkey cooking tips to help anyone cook the perfect turkey. Spatchcock turkey made with herbs and spices has the backbone removed and is pressed flat for. And we bust the myths about brining and resting, and explain how to spatchcock butterfly. A miracle method for roasting your thanksgiving, friendsgiving, or holiday dinner turkey. Dec 31, 2019 sagerubbed spatchcocked smoked turkey. Turn skin side up and press down on breastbone to flatten. You should hear a crack and feel the bones give way. Nov 27, 2019 get the cooking times and temperatures for your thanksgiving turkey, per pound so that you know how to tell if your turkey is done. It takes time and spatchcocking a frozen turkey will not work. Nov 14, 2007 set the turkey, breast side down, on a cutting board.
Spatchcocked turkey breast and roasted cranberries for. Place a piece of parchment paper over the top of the turkey breast and then cover with a large piece of aluminum foil, crimping the edges to seal. Spatchcocked turkey with anise and orange bon appetit. How to smoke a turkey in a masterbuilt electric smoker. Spatchcocked smoked turkey simple and delicious recipe. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek. I have the original pages from the magazine of this and have used this process for over 10 years. Breast meat is very lean, so if you take the breast meat higher than that, it will not become better, but start drying out instead. Dec 03, 2017 follow our complete, stepbystep, photo illustrated instructions on how to spatchcock a turkey, then roast it in the oven. It also lays more flat so it may fit better in your pellet grill or oven if vertical space is an issue. Place turkey onto the smoker bird breast side down and close the. Stuff the jerk butter evenly under the skin of each breast, creating a thick even layer. So bottom line, what is the roasting time per pound for a spatchcock turkey breast. This frees up the oven to get the rest of your sides ready.
Place turkey with its breast side down and tail end facing you on a work surface. Use a knife to score down long oblong bone in the center of breast. Spatchcock turkey roasted thanksgiving turkey foodology geek. Crispskinned spatchcocked butterflied roast turkey with. Combine the soft butter with pecans, rosemary, thyme, and maple syrup. I start it in a hot 450f oven to start the browning and then turn down the heat to 350f so that the breast meat cooks through slowly. Looking to cook a turkey thats tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. But if you are only having thanksgiving dinner for a few people i would suggest making sous vide turkey breast or a turkey roulade. We cover shopping, thawing, prep, injecting, cooking, gravy, and carving. Its easier to cut through the joints if you stay close to the backbone. Remove the turkey from the refrigerator and leave at room temperature for 1 hour.
Nov 06, 2012 season liberally on all surfaces with salt and black pepper if using a brined, salted, or kosher turkey, omit salting step, see note. Nov 20, 2019 i cook turkey breasts almost exactly the same way that i cook a whole turkey. After 1 hour and 20 minutes of total cooking time from when the breast was placed on the grill, the turkey. Thanksgiving falls on thursday, november 28, 2019, this year and. Im lucky enough that i live in temperate california with weather thats suitable for grilling pretty much all year long, save for a few rainy days here and there. A normal roast turkey can take several hours to cook through at an oven temperature of around 350f or so. Try and increase that heat, and you end up scorching the skin before the meat has had a chance to cook through. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender.
The time you will spend smoking your turkey delicacy depends on a number of factors such as the turkey size. Once the internal temperature of the breast at its thickest part has reached 150, take your beautiful turkey out of the oven, remove the foil and let. Place the whole turkey on a cutting board with the breastside down. Probably mental, but thats for a different forum so well stick with grilling a turkey spatchcock method for this purpose. In a spatchcocked turkey, the legs will be far more exposed than a turkey in its natural shape. Smoke the spatchcock turkey until digital meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reaches about 158160 degrees. What is the best temperature to cook a spatchcocked turkey. Spatchcock the turkey by removing the backbone with poultry. I lower the temperature a bit if making a butter basted turkey so the drippings.
If you do decide to brine, i do not recommend a brine with any sugar in it, as it is likely to burn or get too dark with the high temperature cooking in this recipe. When the breast meat is done at 165 degrees f, the thigh and drumstick meat may reach a higher temperature. How to cook a spatchcocked turkey cravings of a lunatic. The carryover cooking will take it on up to about 163165 and it will be incredibly juicy, tender and flavorful. Get a digital probe thermometer they cost next to nothing and are ridiculously useful. Place turkey on top of rack, arranging so that it does not overlap the edges, pressing down on the breast bone to flatten the breasts slightly. How to spatchcock a turkey bon appetit bon appetit. Nov 07, 2019 spatchcock smoke roasted turkey will be the star of your thanksgiving spread this year. Nov 14, 2019 17 place turkey in center of cooker and insert a temperature probe into the deepestcoolest part of the breast. The rest of the turkey had temperatures from 123 198.
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