Thanksgiving Spatchcock Turkey
Thanksgiving Spatchcock Turkey is the centerpiece of your holiday feast, offering a juicy, flavorful experience that’s both quick to cook and easy to carve. With its beautifully golden-brown skin, this turkey will impress your guests while creating cherished memories around the table. Elevate your Thanksgiving dinner with this simple yet stunning recipe that promises restaurant-quality results using everyday ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole turkey (12–14 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh sage, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Place the turkey breast-side down on a cutting board. Using kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it. Flip the turkey over and press down firmly on the breastbone to flatten.
- Drizzle olive oil over the turkey and rub it in. Season generously with salt and pepper. Squeeze lemon juice over the bird and tuck in lemon halves.
- Mix chopped herbs together and rub them all over the turkey for added flavor.
- Place the turkey on a lined baking sheet and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until an internal thermometer reads 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 20-30 minutes before carving and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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