But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin. Spread the savory pecan seasoning generously over the outside of the bird. I will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkey separating the legs and thighs from the breast. About twothirds of the way into the cooking time, place the aluminum foil over your turkey like a tent. You said you cant control the temp but you should at least have a thermometer to check the meat temp. Countertop roaster ovens cook the bird more quickly than a regular oven and help keep it moist. For the gravy, strain the turkey pan juices from the roasting pan through a sieve and into a 4cup glass measuring cup. Allow 15 minutes for every pound, according to the simply recipes website. Your expert guide to how long to cook the perfect turkey, including 812, 1214, 1418, and 2024 pound lb. Salt for the rub 1 tablespoon for every five pounds of turkey. Crispskinned spatchcocked butterflied roast turkey with. An 11 pound bird takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to cook through. However, you can smoke your turkey at 250 f120 c to reduce the cooking time a little.
Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 3040 minutes. Remove the turkey to a cutting board and cover with aluminum foil. Bake turkey, uncovered, at 325 for 334 to 412 hours or until a thermometer reads 180 for the turkey and 165 for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. I would take the turkey out of the brine, thaw it in the refrigerator until wednesday night, then brine the bird. May 16, 2018 the simplest say to figure out turkey roasting times is to calculate minutes per pound at 350f for an unstuffed turkey thats about 3 hours for a 12 to 14pound bird. I would imagine that a 14 pound spatchcocked bird at 275f would take around the same time or even less. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen. Spatchcocking turkey cooks more evenly and more quickly than nonbutterflied versions, for stunningly crisp skin and perfectly cooked white and dark.
The markets are full of fresh, organic turkeys these days. One 12 to 14pound turkey, butterflied back and breast bones removed by your butcher create a shopping list. For you seafood lovers, the nuwave oven can cook a variety of seafood even lobster. A 12pound turkey will need six hoursminimumto smoke. Nov 06, 2012 spatchcocking turkey cooks more evenly and more quickly than nonbutterflied versions, for stunningly crisp skin and perfectly cooked white and dark meat. The combination of smoking and roasting gives you plenty of smoke flavor, nicely moist meat throughout and skin that is. Directions preheat oven to 350 degrees f 175 degrees c. Spatchcocked turkey in 80 minutes something new for dinner. Nov 06, 2015 i would take the turkey out of the brine, thaw it in the refrigerator until wednesday night, then brine the bird. Do not use a brown paper bag, grocery bag or another type of bag for this oven bag turkey recipe. How to cook a butterball turkey at home easy style.
About an hour before you expect the turkey to be ready, check its progress. If you are bored of the conventional ways of cooking this delightful meat, then read the following article as it gives ample information on how to cook turkey in a convection oven. Just two years ago when we spent thanksgiving on our own, we ordered and picked up our dinner from our local grocery store. Remove from oven, baste with pan juices, and return to oven. Periodically baste your turkey with the melted butter and turkey drippings from the bottom of the pan. I will dry brine for 3 days and spatchcock the turkeyseparating the legs and thighs from the breast. Ill be doing a simple rub and buttersage mix under the skin. Transfer turkey to oven and roast, rotating occasionally, until an instant read thermometer. Remove the heart and giblets from the turkey and reserve.
And then, this year, we found ourselves all alone again, only this time there would be no ordering precooked meals. Cook for approximately 10 minutes per pound until the turkey has reached a safe. Remove the turkey from the oven and lower the temperature to 350f. Nov 20, 2014 its really no more work to cook a 20 lb turkey than it is a 10 or 15 lb turkey. Bake uncovered, at 325 for 412 to 512 hours or until a thermometer reads 180 for turkey and 165 for stuffing, basting every 30 minutes cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. Note that its best to do one side all the way, then open. Just want to time it right for my thanksgiving dinner. But spatchcocking is the secret to making the best turkey youve ever hadin half the time. Roast the turkey on lowest level of the oven at 500 degrees f for 30 minutes. Cooking your turkey in a rival roaster oven rather than in your regular oven can make your holiday planning a lot simpler.
The november martha stewart living is what originally got me thinking that we could do itspecifically the stepbystep guide on how to cook spatchcocked. It takes time and spatchcocking a frozen turkey will not work. If you can do that, a 1416 lb turkey should get to 165 degs internal in less than 4 hours. If i spatchcock my turkey, how long should i cook it. Tuck the wing tips under the turkey and place on the roasting rack. According to the usda, a frozen turkey requires about fifty perfect. However, the recipe is using a 12 pound turkey, does not spatchcock and uses the high heat at the end. Ingredients 1 fresh turkey 14 lbs shown here 3 tablespoons kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly cracked pepper olive oil. Try these turkey soups, cheesy casseroles, piledhigh sandwiches, turkey salads, and more to put thanksgiving leftovers to good use.
For juicy, evenlycooked turkey with a crisp, golden brown skin, spatchcocking is the answer. Test the turkey for doneness using a meat thermometer. Oct 22, 2016 1215 lb turkey for 1012 people 1518 lb turkey for 1416 people 1822 lb turkey for 2022 people. Smoked spatchcocked turkey grilling inspiration weber. The turkey is the most flavorful, moist and cooks perfectly at a fast rate. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450f. Add steeped aromatics to the turkey s cavity along with the rosemary and sage. Plus, how to know when your cooked turkey is done at 325 degrees. Best roast spatchcock turkey recipe how to spatchcock a turkey.
This 16 pound turkey took only 90 minutes to cook in the oven. Reduce heat to 400 degrees if turkey browns too quickly, reduce temperature to 350 degrees. A stuffed turkey will take longer to cook through than a nonstuffed turkey, but not by much. The turkey is then opened up like a book and laid flat before roasting. Nov 16, 2016 let turkey rest for a few minutes before carving, then serve with garlic cloves and just the pan juices to pan a gravy herb roasted spatchcock turkey. Braised apple cider turkey honeysuckle white turkey. And then, this year, we found ourselves all alone again, only this time there would be no. You can skip the step for putting butter underneath the skin of the turkey, if youd like, but it does make the turkey extra juicy. Its really no more work to cook a 20 lb turkey than it is a 10 or 15 lb turkey. As you can see a 14pounders legs peek over the edge of the pan. Spatchcockingalso known as butterflyingis a particularly brilliant move for anyone whos limited in time, since a 10 to 14pound turkey will roast in just 90 minutes. Let turkey rest, loosely covered for 1530 minutes before carving.
Expect that the turkey will require at least 30 minutes per pound to smoke at 230 degrees. For more information, see top turkey questions answered. The combination of smoking and roasting gives you plenty of smoke flavor, nicely moist meat throughout and skin that is browned and crispy. Flip the turkey upside down so the breast is on your cutting board with the opening to the larger cavity facing toward you using poultry or kitchen shears, start at the larger cavity end and cut along either side of the backbone so the bone can be removed. A dry brine, also called presalting involves rubbing the salt, seasonings, andor sugar directly onto the meat and skin, and then letting the meat rest in the refrigerator for a period of time before cooking. Start cooking the turkey at 400 degrees for the first half hour, and then reduce heat to 350 for next two hours. I also brine my turkey and set it in fridge uncovered for 24 hours to dry it too. Figure on roasting the turkey for about 6 minutes per pound, total including the time at the higher temperature. If you are bored of the conventional ways of cooking this delightful meat, then read the following article as it gives ample information on. A 16 pound turkey, with the onions and celery stuffed inside of the cavity, should take approximately 2.
A 16pound turkey, with the onions and celery stuffed inside of the cavity, should take approximately 2. Load the bird onto a vertical poultry roaster or rib and roasting rack, then place into a drip pan. As you get the turkey ready, keep an eye on the smoker and. Leftover turkey recipes can be even better than thanksgiving dinner itself. This means that they cook fasterprecisely what you want when your goal is cooking the dark meat to a. Roasted spatchcock turkey with herbs and just the right amount of salt produces the.
I followed this recipe and increased the cooking time for a 16 pound turkey. Begin to check turkey s temperature about 15 minutes later 10 minutes if bird is on the small side. Figure 15 minutes per pound of cooking time for an unstuffed bird and 20 minutes per pound for a stuffed bird. In fact, you want to cook it at this temperature to ensure that the legs and breasts end up cooking at the same time lower heat leads to a lower differential in the. Roast the turkey about 2 12 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and the thigh.
Ok, so i plan on spatchcocking around a 20 lb turkey on my electric smoker. Turkey is one of the most soughtafter delicacies on any menu, especially for special occasions. Add steeped aromatics to the turkeys cavity along with the rosemary and sage. By laying the bird out flat and spreading the legs out to the sides, what was once the most protected part of the bird the thighs and drumsticks are not the most exposed. Insert a probe thermometer into thickest part of the breast and cover the breast with a foil triangle. By spatchcocking your thanksgiving turkey, youll cut down on cook time, but you.
One thats not huge in the 10to12pound range is basically just like a big chicken. How to brine a turkey brining is similar to marinating, but is primarily focused on moistening the meat as opposed to adding. A 14 to 16 pound bird should require a total of 2 to 2 12 hours of roasting. Pat turkey dry with paper towels and rub on all surfaces with 1 tablespoon oil. This method, for a fabulous oven roasted turkey, requires your turkey to be not stuffed and completely thawed before cooking. This is how i always for a 1416 lb bird on my smoker to make sure the white and dark get done at same time. I find a 1214 pound turkey is the maximum size i can fit on a bakers x 18 half sheet. One 12 to 14 pound turkey, butterflied back and breast bones removed by your butcher create a shopping list. Place the turkey breast side down on a solid work surface. Host an oldfashioned thanksgiving dinner just like grandma did. How to cook a turkey in a rival roaster oven leaftv. Apply it to your thanksgiving dinneror any dinner this year. A spatchcock turkey also called butterflied turkey is a whole turkey with its backbone removed.
Heres a stepbystep guide, plus roasting tips, and advice on how to carve a spatchcocked bird. Follow along as the test kitchen walks us through the easy steps of a spatchcock turkey recipe. How to spatchcock a turkey bon appetit bon appetit. Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly. How to dry brine and roast a turkey perfectly chef dennis. Its the dry cure spatchcock bird from the good eats finale.
Ideally you will brine the turkey for around 1416 hours. At 325f with a turkey on a vertical chickenturkey rack, my 1416 pound turkeys take just under 4 hours. Plus, your oven stays free for your desserts and side dishes. 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. Turn breast skin side up, and brush or spray skin lightly with vegetable or. Nov 06, 2012 with a spatchcocked turkey and its slim profile, this is not a problem. Cook the turkey until the skin is a light golden color, and then cover loosely with a foil tent. You can blast it at 450f and itll cook through in about 80 minutes without even burning the skin. In a little more than an hour, you can have a perfectly roasted 12pound turkey. Best roast spatchcock turkey recipe how to spatchcock a. Tuck the wings underneath the bird and coat the skin liberally with canola oil. A 12 to 15pound turkey will take approximately 2 hours.
How to spatchcock a turkey for thanksgiving martha stewart. Remove from oven and carefully remove gravy packet and refrigerate packet for future use. Spatchcock turkey will be the easiest way to get a juicy thanksgiving turkey on the table in less time. With this method, you can cook a 1012 lb turkey in about 7090 minutes. Smoke the turkey at a low temperature, between 225 and 250 degrees. This is a better strategy for larger turkeys since it reduces the amount of time that bacteria can potentially grow. Ingredients 1 1416 lb turkey 10 garlic cloves 1 bunch fresh thyme 1 bunch fresh rosemary 12 cup olive oil kosher salt freshly cracked black pepper 1 recipe homemade turkey gravy. A dry brine, also called presalting involves rubbing the salt, seasonings, andor sugar directly onto the meat and skin, and then letting the meat rest in. Perfect roast turkey recipe ina garten food network. The spatchcock technique will yield enough crispy skin for everyone to share and the moistest, flavorful meat before you begin preparing your thanksgiving bird i want you to read up on how to thaw a frozen turkey. During the last 45 minutes of baking, remove the foil tent to brown the skin. Anyone have any idea how long itll take to smoke a turkey of that size using the spatchcock method. Cook an 8 10 pound, whole turkey at the one inch rack level at 350 degrees for 10 12 minutes for fresh turkeys and for 14 16 minutes for frozen turkey.
I have the original pages from the magazine of this and have used this process for over 10 years. Sprinkle the bottom of a turkey size oven bag with flour. Place the turkey in the oven uncovered for 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown. Pour the chicken broth, hard cider, and apple cider into the pan, scraping up any bits at the bottom. A search of the word turkey produces 437 pages of results.
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