With a spatchcock cut to a turkey you are able to cook a turkey faster than you can imagine.  Let Ace's Grilling Expert, Chef Jason, show you an easy way to get it done.

How To Spatchcock Cut A Turkey

This technique is great to close up your oven and move your turkey to the grill.

 

Print Directions For How To Spatchcock Cut A Turkey

 

Yield: Serves 10-12 People

Prep time: 20 Minutes

Cook time: 2-3 Hours depending on level of smoke desired

Ingredients:

1 Ea                Turkey, Whole, Fresh                     18-20 Lb Turkey

                                                                       

Preparation:

• Prepare turkey by removing cavity contents and giblets package under front flap
• Rinse turkey inside and out and set aside
• Place the turkey onto a stable cutting board
• With heavy duty poultry shears or large chefs knife, (I prefer Heavy Duty Poultry Shears) cut along both side of the backbone and remove the backbone.
• Save Backbone to use in turkey stock or for gravy
  • CAUTION – Inspect Carefully for any bone shards and remove
• Using poultry shears or the heel of your knife, split the breastbone/sternum and lay the turkey flat
• Seasoning Tips:
  • Oil and Rub with seasoning
  • Brine Turkey
  • Inject Turkey
  • Butter Baste Turkey
• Place the turkey cavity/bones side down on your grill or smoker
  • Smoke at low temper for 1 hour to add smoke flavor
  • Or
  • Cook at 350˚ until turkey reaches internal temp of 165˚ in Breast or 180˚ in Thigh

Grills / Grill Gear Used:

• Poultry Shears/Kitchen Shears                                     Ace SKU – 6608582

                                                          

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Published: 9/18/2020