Follow our complete, stepbystep, photo illustrated instructions on how to spatchcock a turkey, then roast it in the oven. Learn how to prepare and cook a spatchcock turkey for thanksgiving, christmas or bbq cookouts. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey recipe spatchcock turkey. Once the bird is open, split the breastbone to spread the. Pat skin dry and rub olive oil over the entire turkey.
How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving martha stewart. Heat the butter with the herbs and garlic in a small pot until melted. While the drying process is occurring, make up the herb butter recipe below step 4. Traeger grills how to spatchcock a turkey traeger staples. Part of that is just that im also a perfectionist, and to me being an. Baconwrapped spatchcocked turkey is the most beautiful, tasty and moist turkey you will ever make and it roasts in just 80 minutes. Im all about helping you make better bbq, feed the people you love.
A spatchcock turkey takes way less time to cook than a roasted whole turkey. Why you should spatchcock your holiday turkey there are a few reasons why this is my preferred method to smoke a. Always rely on internal temperatures when cooking and not times given in recipes. Put the bay leaves, garlic, apples, celery, carrots, onions, cinnamon stick and thyme in a roasting pan and sprinkle with salt. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a. Every recipe i can find either doesnt have any word on spatchcocking or tells me to crank up the heat after about 1 to 2 hours. A tender and juicy bird categories poultry, thanksgiving, turkey tags sage december 31, 2019. Crispy skin, moist all the way through, and ready in no time. Place the turkey on the grill and smoke for 2 12 to 3 hours. To thaw a frozen turkey leave it in the refrigerator for appox.
Preheated the mak 2 star wood pellet smokergrill to 180. 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. As people began to taste the food cooked on a traeger, word spread about the unique flavors only traeger natural wood fired pellets can provide. Mix thoroughly and then submerge the turkey in the brine mixture. To do this, take a large knife or meat shears and cut the turkey open along both sides of the backbone. The grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. Simple spatchcocked smoked turkey date night doins bbq. Great time for stocking up the freezer in order to enjoy turkey the rest of the year. Prepare your smoked turkey outside on the traeger to. Get the latest traeger news, share recipestips, ask questions, and join. Again, there are multiple articles on spatchcock turkey, but i think kenji lopez at serious eats does the best job. In this video i show you how i smoke a spatchcock turkey on my traeger pellet smoker. 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.
Simple spatchcocked smoked turkey a wood pellet grill recipe cooking directions. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey recipe spatchcock. Nov 16, 2017 traeger smoked turkey is going to quickly become your new favorite turkey method. Stuff the pecan butter under the skin over the breasts, legs, and thighs of the turkey. Spatchcock the turkey the day before youll be smoking it. In a roasting pan, place turkey on top of celery, carrot, onion, herbs, stock, and salt and pepper. Hi, im dennis prescott and today we are making lemon corianders spatchcock turkey with a jerk butter.
Cutting the bird in this way before you cook it ensures that the thighs and breasts cook evenly. 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. If you like what you see, please give me a thumbs up, comment. Plus theres the bonus of adding wood chunks for lightly smoky, more flavorful meat. How to grill chicken wings on a rec tec pellet grill.
Remove the turkey from the oven when the meat from the thickest part of the breast reaches 165 degrees f. Nov 15, 2018 smoke the turkey for 1 hour then baste. Place the turkey directly on the grill grate and cook for 30 minutes. Flip the bird and season generously with the remaining traeger turkey rub. Cut off the excess skin in front of the turkey breast. With a large knife or shears, cut the bird open along the backbone on both sides, through the ribs and remove the backbone.
Place the turkey breast side down on a solid work surface. 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. 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. Butterflied big bird spatchcock turkey nom nom paleo. Apply the dry brine to the underside of the bird, the skin, and underneath the skin. Rub canola oil over entire outside of turkey and place breast side up into disposable aluminum roasting pan. Moist, tender, and with just enough smoke to keep it interesting youll be coming back for seconds. Spatchcocked smoked turkey simple and delicious recipe.
On top of that, cooking a spatchcocked turkey on your traeger grill gives you nextlevel woodfired flavor because it lets the smoke hit even more of the meat. A flatter turkey means that the drumsticks and thighs are also exposed to direct oven heat, resulting in perfectly juicy breast and thighs and crispy evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating baking sheet every 30 minutes. Baconwrapped spatchcocked turkey in 80 minutes something. Underneath the crispy skin, the tender meat is flavored with an herbinfused butter or ghee, if you prefer. To make a spatchcock turkey, begin by removing the big birds backbone. On a cutting board, combine garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and scallions. Roasted citrusherb spatchcock turkey recipe traeger grills. Oct 30, 2017 spatchcock turkey traeger grill youtube. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey recipei dont consider myself an expert in many things. Stuff the jerk butter evenly under the skin of each breast, creating a thick even layer. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style posted on november 8, 2019 november 22, 2019 by lavern leave a comment if youre getting ready to smoke your first thanksgiving or christmas turkey, this turkey smoking guide will walk you. But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey. This 16 pound turkey took only 90 minutes to cook in the oven.
Apple smoked 14 lb spatchcock turkey took my last turkey bonein turkey breast from last thanksgiving when most supermarkets practically give them away to get you in the door. Kick traditional to the curb with this woodfired take on turkey. A spatchcock turkey on the traeger is a great way to save time and maximize grill space when roasting a turkey. Smoked spatchcock turkey is a simple to follow recipe that doesnt require a lot of time, or babysitting to produce really exceptional results. Traeger smoked spatchcock turkey is a delicious and easy way to cook a turkey that is as juicy as it is tender. Cook the turkey until a probe thermometer reads 165. When ready to cook, start the traeger grill on smoke with the lid open until the fire is established 4 to 5 minutes. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber grills. Since its humble start in the 1990s, traeger wood pellet grills have been the outdoor cooking choice of food enthusiasts. In this recipe, i will show you how to smoke this turkey roast using a little bacon inside the cooking net so that it comes out extremely tender and. Sirloin tips, smoked chuck roast, smoked brisket, smoker recipes, steak rec. Some call it butterflying a turkey but i prefer to use the term spatchcock which is poultry or game that is prepared for smoking, roasting or grilling by removing the backbone of the bird and flattening it out before cooking. An 11 pound bird takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to cook through. Place the turkey in the fridge uncovered for about 2 hours to allow the skin to dry further.
Spatchcock turkey pellet grill traeger grills youtube. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 6 hours or up to 12 hours. That is the difference between a super juicy turkey and something thats a little bit dry. Dec 03, 2017 follow our complete, stepbystep, photo illustrated instructions on how to spatchcock a turkey, then roast it in the oven. Spatchcock your turkey and shorten your cooking time. I cooked this turkey at 300 degrees and it took me 3hrs. My mom has been making spatchcock turkey for years in fact, i started this post for you guys 4 years ago. Grilled spatchcock turkey recipe thanksgiving turkey on. Ingredients 1 fresh turkey 14 lbs shown here 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly cracked pepper olive oil.
Oct 30, 2017 oct 30, 2017 spatchcock turkey traeger grill youtube. Roasted spatchcock turkey traeger wood fired grills youtube. Dry rub the spatchcock turkey down with olive oil before mixing together the remaining spices from the list, covering the outside of the meat thoroughly. Traeger smoked turkey is going to quickly become your new favorite turkey method. Simple spatchcocked smoked turkey date night doins bbq for two.
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. Spatchcocked turkey with jerk butter traeger grills. Rebecca brand shows how to make a spatchcock turkey recipe, step by step to get it flat for grilling fast. Use a basting brush to drizzle the melted butter mixture over the skin as the turkey cooks. If you encountered any difficulties with the accessibility of this website, please contact butterball by sending an email to email protected or by calling 1800butterball 8002888372. This 14lb turkey cooked in one hour and ten minutes. Smoked spatchcock turkey on a traeger grill youtube. This bird has got perfect color and even better flavor.
Spatchcocked maple brined turkey recipe traeger grills. But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin half the time. Place turkey in tub or plastic garbage bag and place on the bottom shelf in your refrigerator. Set the temperature to high and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes. 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. F smoke setting with pacific pellet gourmet bbq apple wood pellets and smoked the spatchcock turkey for 2 hours before increasing the pit temperature to 325. Uncover turkey, and place, breast side up, on rack in prepared baking sheet. Spatchcocked turkey on the traeger grill, brined, smoked and grilled with compound butter under the skin on a pizza stone. How to spatchcock a turkey traeger staples youtube. Save anything trimmed from the turkey in the fridge as parts like the spine can be used to make fantastic turkey stock and gravy. Spatchcocked turkey with sage butter and gravy recipe. Next, gently stick your hand under the skin, releasing it from the breast and creating a pocket. Watch the video below, and lets make some really good food.
How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style posted on november 8, 2019 november 22, 2019 by lavern leave a comment if youre getting ready to smoke your first thanksgiving or christmas turkey, this turkey smoking guide will walk you through the steps for cooking a turkey with confidence, even if this is your first try. Dec 31, 2019 sagerubbed spatchcocked smoked turkey. How to spatchcock a turkey bon appetit bon appetit. Nov 19, 2019 simple spatchcocked smoked turkey a wood pellet grill recipe cooking directions. What temp and about how long for a spatchcocked turkey. Spatchcocked turkey with sage butter and gravy recipe tyler. Spatchcock turkey traeger grill youtube traeger recipes. Preheat the gmg to 250 122c, and light your smoke tube. And if you just want to keep things simple with your smoked turkey, this recipe is the best of the best for smoking your bird. How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek. So really, whenever youre making poultry of any kind turkey chicken, you definitely wanna take the time to bring that bird. Stir together oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. A tender and juicy bird categories poultry, thanksgiving, turkey tags sage december 31, 2019 november 19, 2017 by mike quinn jump to the recipe.
Butterball, llc strives to make its web experience accessible to all users. 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. Nov 07, 2019 spatchcock smoked chicken with cherry chipotle bbq sauce. Spatchcocked turkey rubbed down generously with our citrus turkey. Roasted spatchcock turkey kick traditional to the curb with this woodfired take on turkey. Because the turkey is basically flattened, heat can more evenly distribute throughout the bird, making it cook faster. Prepare the following brine mixture in a large tub or bowl. A spatchcocked turkey has many advantages when it comes to flavor.
Combine the soft butter with pecans, rosemary, thyme, and maple syrup. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. This helps the skin to end up with a good bite through. Dry the inside and outside of the turkey with clean paper towels. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and place on the roasting rack.
Spatchcock smoked chicken with cherry chipotle bbq sauce. Increase temperature to 400 degrees f 200 degrees c and roast until skin. The smoky flavor coming from your traeger circulates around the bird, penetrating it only from the outside while the large surface area inside goes unsmoked. The turkey is spatchcocked and drybrined with kosher salt, and then left to sit looselycovered in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours. Place the turkey on a cookie sheet uncovered and let it cool in the fridge for 1224 hours.
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