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Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & Thyme
Rating: 4.33 stars
When it comes to cooking a whole turkey quickly and evenly, spatchcocking--removing the entire backbone from the bird and splaying it open--is a great technique. This skin on this spatchcocked turkey gets crispy and browned because nearly all of the skin is exposed. This recipe uses a simple blend of oil, fresh herbs and spices for classic roasted turkey flavor. Look for a small turkey, about 12 pounds, as it fits better in most roasting pans.
active:
20 mins
total:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
12
Spatchcock Turkey with Sage & Thyme

Ingredients

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

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  • Combine oil, thyme, sage, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Trim any excess fat from the turkey. Using heavy-duty kitchen shears or poultry shears, cut the turkey down one side of the backbone, through the ribs. Make an identical cut on the opposite side to remove the backbone completely; discard. Place the turkey cut-side down and flatten with the heel of your hand (you'll have to press hard!). Splay the thighs outward and tuck the wings under. Loosen the skin over the breasts and thighs; rub the herb mixture under the skin.

  • Make a layer of lemon slices about the size of the turkey in a large roasting pan. Set the turkey on the lemons.

  • Roast the turkey until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast registers 165 degrees F, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours. Remove from the oven and let rest for 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 ounces
Per Serving:
156 calories; protein 24.6g 49% DV; carbohydrates 0.2g; dietary fiber 0.1g; fat 5.6g 9% DV; saturated fat 1.3g 7% DV; cholesterol 88.4mg 30% DV; vitamin a iu 26.5IU 1% DV; vitamin c 0.4mg 1% DV; folate 8.2mcg 2% DV; calcium 13.3mg 1% DV; iron 1mg 5% DV; magnesium 25.8mg 9% DV; potassium 205.8mg 6% DV; sodium 260.8mg 10% DV; thiaminmg 4% DV.
Exchanges:

3 lean protein, 1/2 fat
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