If you have 3 burners on your gas grill, light the side burners to medium and keep the middle burner off. Nov 05, 2017 spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. This helps the skin to end up with a good bite through. For a 22 kettle, i would use a turkey closer to 10 pounds. I like to use 2 handfuls of cherry and 1 handful of hickory. By spatchcocking the turkey, you guarantee that the dark and white meat are cooked to perfection as the heat is dispersed evenly across the bird. Nov 20, 2017 our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven. Give thanks for the ultimate spatchcock turkey recipe. Depending on the placement of the heating elements, some gas grills may not allow you enough space to place a turkey over the unheated area.
Close the lid and roast for 45 minutes, or until an internal thermometer reads a minimum of 165 degrees in the breasts and thighs of your turkey. Spatchcocked maple brined turkey recipe traeger grills. We first spatchcock the turkey into two manageable pieces, and once the turkey is on the grill, you just have to baste it once in awhile. Jun 24, 2019 grilled spatchcock chicken is a delicious and juicy way to cook chicken. If getting a turkey from butcher ask to butterfly if no butcher, rest. Spatchcocking or removing the backbone lets a chicken lay almost flat, ensuring even cooking on the grill. However, if your gas grill has two heating elements, one on either side, you may cook the turkey on a gas grill, using. 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. A spatchcock chicken is a chicken that has had its backbone removed to allow the chicken to lay flat. If youre using a gas grill, youll heat just one or two of the heating elements and place the.
My 16pound turkey took 2 hours and 45 minutes, almost exactly 10 minutes per pound. Sep 23, 2018 smoked spatchcock turkey on a traeger grill duration. Grilled spatchcock turkey recipe thanksgiving turkey on the. Set grill for indirect grilling initial temps 400450f. While a spatchcock chicken can fit on any grill, a spatchcock turkey takes up a little more real estate. In fact, you can probably give the grill enthusiast in your family the basting brush, a timer and meat thermomter, and a glass of wine, and let them take care of it. Smother the turkey in the olive oil, coating all over. Spatchcocking a chicken, or any poultry, is a great way to flatten the bird and get even cooking in less time than roasting whole. Heat the butter with the herbs and garlic in a small pot until melted. Grill chicken, breast side down, covered with vent open, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. If your turkey is enhanced as explained in recipe notes above continue to step 2.
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. Grilled spatchcocked greek chicken recipe food network. The grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. When grilling a turkey on a gas grill you will want to use wood chips. On a cutting board, combine garlic, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and scallions. This is a delicious, speedy route to a sensibly sized turkey dinner and leaves the oven free for other duty. I spatchcocked, dry brined, and seasoned the turkey, then smoked it until it reached my target. Spatchcock is a funny word, but its a seriously smart way to cook a large bird. Loaded with spices of the southwest, the flavor of this bird is enhanced even more by grilling. You cant tell if a turkey is done just by looking at it. The thighs and wings are just as juicy as the breast meat. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut along both sides of the backbone, beginning at the tail end. Oct 23, 2018 spatchcock turkey not only saves a ton of baking time, it allows the turkey to cook as evenly as possible, resulting in a perfectly juicy bird with a deliciously crisp skin.
How to smoke a turkey spatchcock style meadow creek. Drizzle the turkey with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and carefully transfer to the grill grate. Thats because weve laid it flat and theres more surface area that will come into direct contact with the heat source. Grilled spatchcock turkey with maple butter and apple. Spatchcocking is the process of butterflying a whole chicken or turkey, bones and all. To spatchcock a chicken, turkey or really any bird, you are cutting it so that it will lay flat. Spatchcocked turkey recipe main dish holiday recipe. Jul 16, 2014 turns out grilled spatchcock chicken is pretty easy to do and the final bird is delicious and beautiful. There is, of course, that whole spatchcocking thing, which can be a bit intimidating, but we will get through it.
Jun 19, 2019 my grilled spatchcock chicken first gets a dry rub and then smoked on the grill for added flavor. How to cook a turkey on your gas grill burning questions. In this cook i am cooking a 16pound heritage breed turkey from fossil farms. Carefully pull the skin up from the turkeys breast and thighs to create pockets.
This spatchcock butterflied turkey gets a boost of flavor from sage butter and citrusherb salt before hitting the smoker or grill for the perfect dose. Heat grill to mediumhigh, or set up for indirect heat. The turkey is spatchcocked and drybrined with kosher salt, and then left to sit looselycovered in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours. Grilled spatchcock chicken is a delicious and juicy way to cook chicken. Our grilled spatchcock chicken recipe works perfectly on either a gas grill or a charcoal grill. While its perfect for thanksgiving, this spatchcock turkey is quick and easy enough that it can be made any time of year. Remove the turkey from the brine and rinse well under cold water, pat dry. Smoked spatchcock turkey on a traeger grill duration.
While the drying process is occurring, make up the herb butter recipe below step 4. For a charcoal grill, fill the baskets with charcoal and place them on the sides. Butterflied big bird spatchcock turkey nom nom paleo. Take your spatchcocked turkey to the grill for extramoist. Plus theres the bonus of adding wood chunks for lightly smoky, more flavorful meat. Dry the inside and outside of the turkey with clean paper towels. Removing the backbone from the turkey, called spatchcocking or butterflying, allows it to lay flat on the grill so it cooks faster. Mad max charcoal roasts his popular traditional turkey with the mad max turkey method, and it is always a hit, but the most flavorful bird we cooked that day was one we butterflied also called spatchcocked, rubbed and cooked direct over the charcoal. Weber gas grills vary in size and accessories, but even the smallest should be able to accommodate a whole turkey. Spatchcock turkey not only saves a ton of baking time, it allows the turkey to cook as evenly as possible, resulting in a perfectly juicy bird with a deliciously crisp skin. Cooking a turkey on a weber gas grill may require a few more steps than traditional oven roasting, but results in a much crispier and wellbrowned skin over juicy turkey meat. Allow turkey breast to rest, lightly covered with foil for 15 minutes. While it may not be as pretty as an evenly browned whole turkey sitting on a platter.
Combine the bacon, fresh sage, fresh thyme, black pepper and mayonnaise in a small bowl set aside. Nov 21, 2014 the grill is wellsuited to roasted turkey perfection. Cooking at 325 degrees f, it will take around 10 minutes per pound. If you have a good pair of kitchen shears you can run it up both sides of the backbone and youll be done if youre like me and you dont have a pair of shears, youll have to use a sturdy knife to chop through the. Shoot for at least 160f in the breast and 175f in the thigh. Use a basting brush to drizzle the melted butter mixture over the skin as the turkey cooks. Make sure you have a good pair of kitchen shears to make it easier to remove the backbone. When the grill has preheated, place the breast skin side up over the back half of the unlit burner on the gas grill. Butterflied and hot from the grill, laid out on a platter with grilled lemons and a bowl of herb sauce, grilled spatchcocked chicken is a meal.
Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen food. Cook the turkey until a probe thermometer reads 165. Grilled spatchcock turkey recipe thanksgiving turkey on. Sep 17, 2012 stage one on the side of the grill that is not on not hot, place the turkey on its side so the wings and thighs are touching the grill and the legs are pointing to the back of the grill. This spatchcock butterflied turkey gets a boost of flavor from sage butter and citrusherb salt before hitting the smoker or grill for the perfect dose of smoke and flame. Spatchcocked grilled turkey recipe food network kitchen. Situating the darker meat closer to a twozone indirect fire lets the legs and thighs cook faster. Place, breast side down, on center of grill grate over unlit area. Set aside the backbone and giblets for stock, if desired. Soak the wood chips in water or beer before you use them for anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Spatchcocking involves grilling the whole bird after cutting out the backbone and removing the breastplate.
Below is a photo of how we grilled the spatchcocked turkey. Our spatchcocked grilled turkey cooked up quickly and deliciously using our gas grill as an oven. How to grill turkey on a gas grill popup video modal. Southwestern grilled spatchcock turkey recipe eatingwell. Dust liberally over the entire surface with the hardcore carnivore red seasoning. Arrange the thighs to also lay flat, and tuck the wings under the breast to prevent wing tips from burning. Spatchcock chicken has become our favorite way to grill chicken. A bird of this size might normally take three and a half to four hours to roast, but this spatchcock grilled turkey is done in about 90 minutes once it goes on the grill you can do cook it in the oven too. A flattened chicken will cook evenly and faster than a whole chicken due to a similar thickness throughout. Spatchcocked and brined grilled turkey grill grate.
How to grill your turkey on a gas grill the reluctant gourmet. A traditional charcoal kettle grill has enough room to place a spatchcock turkey over the unheated side. Everything grills even and juicy to its appropriate temperature. Let the spatchcocked turkey sit at room temperature on the counter while you prepare the grill to take the chill off from refrigerating. Our flavorful rub includes sugar, so watch the chicken carefully and move it frequently so that the skin browns deeply without charring. The key is using indirect heat, so you want the heat to be at the sides and not directly under the turkey. Use a digital meat thermometer to make sure its cooked properly. A 10 lb turkey will cook in about 45 minutes on a 450 degree grill. If you do decide to brine, i do not recommend a brine with any sugar in it, as it is likely to burn or get too dark with the high temperature cooking in this recipe.
For charcoal grills, bank coals around perimeter of the grill. Stage one on the side of the grill that is not on not hot, place the turkey on its side so the wings and thighs are touching the grill and the legs are pointing to the back of the grill. This time estimate should hold out for different size turkeys, but remember that it could take longer, so try to keep the serving time a bit flexible. Allow cooking for 48 minutes but being sure to monitor the grill temperature so it doesnt get too hot or too cool. Combine rosemary, kosher salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl and mix well. Cook a turkey in your gas grill thats flavorful and juicy. Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your thanksgiving dinner, and cleanup is super easy too. The thighs may be a slightly higher temperature by the time the breast is fully cooked.
Season the turkey all over with the spice rub and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. If youre grilling your spatchcocked chicken on a gas grill. Jan 26, 2016 remove the turkey from the brine and rinse well under cold water, pat dry. Place the turkey in the fridge uncovered for about 2 hours to allow the skin to dry further. Nov 15, 2018 smoke the turkey for 1 hour then baste. Arrange the carrots, celery, onion, fennel and garlic in an even layer in a large roasting pan, and nestle in the backbone and neck.
Once the bird is open, split the breastbone to spread the. I am using my yoder ys640s pellet smoker fired with pecan pellets. Rebecca brand shows how to make a spatchcock turkey recipe, step by step to get it flat for grilling fast. Prepare a grill for mediumheat cooking, leaving a cooler area on one side of the grill to move chicken to, if needed. Ask a butcher to remove both the back and breast bones from your turkey. Flip the turkey over, firmly and evenly pressing on the breast until the breast bone splits, and the turkey lays flat. We have a weber charcoal grill, so thats what we use, but any large gas or charcoal grill should work. F, monitoring for consistent grill temperature and turning turkey after 1 hour and brushing with 34 cup cranberry mixture for the last 15 min.
The tricky part of making grilled spatchcock chicken. The easiest grilled spatchcock chicken kevin is cooking. Nov 07, 2019 the purpose of a spatchcock smoke roasted turkey is to get great flavor from the grill and cook fairly quickly. Place turkey in the center of the grill skinside down for first 2025 minutes. Grilling a turkey frees up your indoor oven to bake other dishes for your. Underneath the crispy skin, the tender meat is flavored with an herbinfused butter or ghee, if you prefer. Nov 19, 2015 rebecca brand shows how to make a spatchcock turkey recipe, step by step to get it flat for grilling fast. Spatchcocked turkey breast on the grill home cooking. My grilled spatchcock chicken first gets a dry rub and then smoked on the grill for added flavor. Set up a charcoal grill for low and slow cooking as per the image above. Slice and plate, serving with your choice of sides. Oct 01, 2012 allow turkey breast to rest, lightly covered with foil for 15 minutes.