Roast Spatchcock Turkey

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a roasting rack on a rimmed baking sheet.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place turkey, breast-side down, on a cutting board. Using a pair of sharp heavy-duty kitchen shears, cut along one side of backbone.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Repeat on the other side of backbone. Remove backbone and reserve for making turkey stock for gravy.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Press firmly down onto both sides of turkey breast to flatten.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Put turkey, breast-side up, on the roasting rack. Tuck wing tips behind breast. Pat skin dry; rub oil over entire turkey. Season with sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet every 30 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C); continue roasting until skin is crisp and golden, about 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Remove turkey from the oven, cover loosely with a double sheet of aluminum foil; let rest, 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (10 servings total)

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